Selected Reading

I read these recently and recommend them to you.

Theology

You’re a Theologian. Become a Good one.
Matt Smethurst writes, “In one sense, all it takes to be a theologian is to have an opinion about God. That’s it. The moment you think or say anything about him or her or it or whatever “God” is to you, you’re doing theology.

The real question, therefore, is not whether you are a theologian. It’s whether you are a good one.” 

A Review of James Dolezal’s “All That Is in God”
I learned a lot from Dolezal’s book, but I think the two critiques in this review by Denny Burk are fair, especially the second one. 

Should Christians say, “God Predestines People to Hell”?
Wyatt Graham works through the issues, focusing particularly on the biblical pattern, and answers, “No.” 

[P]redestination, election, and calling refer to distinct salvific benefits that God shares with his elect. Scripture does not regularly emphasize the opposite: of predestination to hell, of election to failure, or of calling to sin. 

What do you think?

Pastoring

What I Miss Most (and Least) About Being a Pastor
If you’re wondering why you should read this, I’ll tell you: It will help you pray well for your pastor.

The North

By helicopter to Llewellyn Glacier
You might enjoy the story and photos from a helicopter trip to Llewellyn Glacier near Atlin, BC (Murray Lundberg).