On Cognitive Decline
The year was 1806. John Newton, the author of Amazing Grace, was 81 (almost 82). He vowed that as long as the old African blasphemer had breath in his lungs he’d ascend to the pulpit and proclaim the Jesus who… Continue Reading
Author: Mike Leake
Eisegesis, Exegesis, and Wonder
A dog, limping and whimpering, hobbles over to a preacher. He’s seen this before and knows that the poor pup has been hit by a car. Having a well-oiled imagination, this preacher is quick to concoct an enchanting origin story… Continue Reading
Spotify and Biblical Counseling
The other day I listened to about 20 minutes of Billy Joel. It’s more Billy Joel than I’d like to listen to. Don’t get me wrong, I can jam to We Didn’t Start the Fire and it’s hard to beat… Continue Reading
How “Throw My Body In the Ditch” Theology Relates to Sexual Ethics
What started as a new dishwasher turned into an expensive kitchen remodel. When we pulled our broken dishwasher out of its happy spot, nestled under our cabinets, we soon discovered a rotting floor. We had mold. We decided to keep… Continue Reading