I’ve begun another great graduate course… “Historical Theology”. In the first week’s module we’re talking about the
influence of several key individuals and/or perspectives from early on, and also the influence of history and historical perspective on the establishment of our theological standards. It’s interesting how much of our fishbowl we see when we DON’T [...]
Archive for May, 2007
Ignatius Shmignashous
Posted in Theology on May 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A Beautiful Thing
Posted in Theology on May 23, 2007 | 1 Comment »
When’s the last time you saw a truly beautiful thing? I don’t mean just taking the time to stop and see the gorgeous flowers, or perfect bermuda grass in downtown Nashville – but something like a Daddy holding his baby girl’s hand walking through Wal-Mart? The smile on your wife’s face after the two of [...]
Wisdom in Proverbs 8
Posted in Theology on May 12, 2007 | 5 Comments »
In Proverbs 8:12, something happens that I’m pretty sure I’ve never truly begun to grasp. Wisdom, is referred to in the First Person. “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, I possess knowledge and discression.” He (wisdom, but presumably Solomon speaking) speaks of his attributes and how he is better than gold, better than choice silver, [...]
Restoration Thinking #5
Posted in Theology on May 5, 2007 | 1 Comment »
So – back to Restoration Thinking. I have repeatedly been thinking about the structure of the heritage that I grew up in. I adored many men and women of faith, mostly in my small environment of North Alabama growing up. But as I continue to grow, read, and pray, I understand that I was exposed [...]
