Apprentice 2 Jesus

Culture

  • National Religion

    I am making my way through the Old Testament and have come to the end of 2 Kings. In Chapter 22-23 there is the story of Josiah, who became king of Judah when he was only 8 years old. When he was 18, he issued an order that the Temple be restored. In the cleaning… Read more

  • On the road — the reminders

    We finished our long road trip and the time to reflect needs to wash over me. There were certainly so many FUN moments. There were SIGNIFICANT moments and conversations. There were REMINDERS as well. Read more

  • They’ve figured out what is wrong with American democracy

    The Washington Post got to work and found out what is wrong with American democracy right now. They’ve narrowed it down to… Read more

  • The absence of words doesn’t change reality

    This podcast with David French really needs your attention. I know those who don’t claim to be Christian Nationalists (and are) and those who are bold enough to SAY they are Christian Nationalists (with their alternative meaning) won’t take the time. My appeal is fellow believers who are about my age and are tired of… Read more

  • Why we still need to pay attention

    Russell Moore has a new book out that is a look into our current spiritual climate in Evangelical America. As he has talked about the book leading up to the release, it’s a lot of personal story as well. Read more

  • Living in Babylon — why we must resist Christian Nationalism

    I come away from a time of prayer more convinced that Daniel is a key model for the way we need to live as believers in America going forward. The script has flipped, but the nostalgia is tearing up the older generation of the church (of which I am very much a part). Read more

  • Why we need faith communities thriving in our public life

    Tish Harrison Warren has a great interview with a Muslim who makes the case for religious institutions to thrive in our public life. Read more

  • Living in Babylon — the lessons of Babylon

    Moving through Daniel 4 and 5 with two very different kings and their responses to God’s word to them I find one central truth: No matter the king, or the country, or the empire, or the system of government… NOTHING IS “TOO BIG TO FAIL” Daniel, a captive from a conquered country, served a God… Read more

  • Living in Babylon — the test of love

    Every week in worship we are reminded of what is at the core of following Christ: to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. To love our neighbor as ourself. Read more

  • The greater fool

    I love the old show “The Newsroom.” It is about journalism and people who want to do good journalism, and often fail badly at it. They still try. They still risk. It’s a favorite show I love rewatching from time to Tim. At the end of season one is an episode called The Greater Fool.… Read more