by Think Theology | Aug 15, 2016 | Interviews
We’re excited to share a recent interview we did with Dr. Douglas Erickson. Doug’s book, Living the Future, was recently released and is excellent. He earned his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Marquette University. He wrote his dissertation on the kingdom of God...
by Able Baker | Apr 25, 2016 | General, Practical Theology
Once a month or every two months I try to field a good question or comment given to me from the congregation I serve. Folks in our congregation place their questions or comments in the offering plate, give me a text or give me an email. After some consideration I...
by Michael Sterns | Jan 6, 2016 | General, Practical Theology
I’m currently moving into my last semester of seminary, and I’m relieved to say the least. It’s been such an exciting journey, and I can hardly believe that these three years are almost over. Something that I’ve always loved about Princeton...
by Able Baker | Dec 18, 2015 | Humor, Leadership
One of the most difficult things about being a pastor for me is that I have a pretty dark sense of humor. Now I know what you are thinking, probably something along the lines of… “Darkness oooo thats the devil”. I want to take a moment to explain...
by Able Baker | Dec 18, 2015 | General, Scripture
The Disciples are getting a little insider information here in Mark 4:1-20 regarding the mystery of kingdom. However, Jesus’ “insider info” for the twelve disciples and the new exodus is for those outside in other words it is not exclusive. This is...
by Michael Sterns | Dec 9, 2015 | General, Practical Theology
Acts 2:1-4 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them,...
by Michael Sterns | Nov 28, 2015 | General, Practical Theology
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. As we begin to prepare our hearts for Advent, a season of anticipating the Messiah, it might be hard...
by Michael Sterns | Oct 12, 2015 | Biblical Studies, General
Mark 1:40-45 NRSV A leper came to him begging him, and kneeling he said to him, “If you choose, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, “I do choose. Be made clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him, and...
by Luke Geraty | Aug 24, 2015 | General
Pardon me for posting this here. I’m currently selling a bunch of books that I have doubles of as I have moved to using more electronic versions (kindle and Logos). I am selling the following list of books: Philip Schaff – History of the Christian Church (8...
by Able Baker | Aug 24, 2015 | Humor, Satire
Institutional big box churches bother me to no end. I wanted to share ten reasons with you why I stopped going. 10: A Pastor at a church we we used to go to had passionate opinions and he shared them without consulting me. 9: The Pastor at one church we visited for a...
by Luke Geraty | Jul 7, 2015 | General
Eleanor Mumford. Just… Eleanor Mumford. The first day of the #VineyardGlobalFamily conference was epic. In addition to seeing a ton of some of my favorite people in the world, I got to finally meet a ton of people that I’ve only known via Facebook or...
by Michael Sterns | Apr 29, 2015 | General
I Thessalonians 4:12-22 12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren,...
by Able Baker | Mar 18, 2015 | General
So my son is ten right now. I am going to be coaching his little league baseball team. That means i will be teaching a lot of little kids the fundamentals of baseball. I always tell my son “practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect”....
by Able Baker | Jan 19, 2015 | General
Here is one of my favorite old hymns. Written by an ex slave trader John Newton. I asked the Lord that I might grow In faith, and love, and every grace; Might more of His salvation know, And seek, more earnestly, His face. ‘Twas He who taught me thus to pray, And He,...
by Able Baker | Jan 12, 2015 | General
No man knows how bad he is till he has tried very hard to be good. C.S. Lewis (Mere Christianity) As a pastor I hear a lot of discussion about what’s wrong with this or that. I also hear many solutions being confidently made political and otherwise in light of...
by Think Theology | Dec 29, 2014 | General
This past year has been exciting for ThinkTheology.org and our merry band of contributors. We’ve had several of our posts go “vial” and our readership has grown by literally thousands of people. We’re thankful that many have found our posts...
by Luke Geraty | Jun 13, 2014 | Interviews
A few months ago I posted a review of Kevin Scott’s absolutely fantastic book ReCreatable (review here). Kevin was kind enough to answer a few questions for us and I want to again encourage you to pick up his book! It’s excellent....
by Daniel J. Fick | May 2, 2014 | Interviews, People of Interest, Practical Theology
Have you ever wondered what your favorite authors, speakers, pastors, and scholars are reading? What influences them? Which books do they re-read? Well, I hope to provide some insight here. What’re They Reading? will make you privy to what’s being read by...
by Able Baker | Apr 27, 2014 | Sunday Gospel Reflections
The entire biblical text and the reading below are meant to be read aloud in the company of friends and fellow believers, followed by discussion, confession, and prayer. Sunday Lectionary Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31 Peace be with you John 20:19–31 (NLT) 19 That...
by Daniel J. Fick | Apr 25, 2014 | Interviews, People of Interest, Practical Theology
Have you ever wondered what your favorite authors, speakers, and scholars are reading? What influences them? Which books do they re-read? Well, I hope to provide some insight here. What’re They Reading? is going to make you privy to what’s being read by...
