Monthly Archives: December 2007

Best Veggies in Austin

Jack and I are in Austin this weekend, taking in the UT vs. Univ. of Wisconsin basketball game with my Dad and brother.  We had dinner tonight with Scott and Kathy at Hoover’s.  I ordered the four vegetable plate and … Continue reading

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Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal

Great recognition for a great organization led by a visionary who is  the poster child of missional leadership and effectiveness for making a real difference in a city and now internationally.  Congratulations to Mack McCarter. John Henson Sent from my … Continue reading

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A look at Soul Freedom

Chuck Warnock is posting about one of our cherished values as Baptists. 21st Century Baptist – Soul Freedom Reimagined Pt. 1 | moderateBaptists.com Technorati Tags: soul freedom, priesthood of the believer Powered by ScribeFire.

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First loaf

I just baked my first from-scratch loaf of bread. It is a whole wheat and vegan. The only things making it vegan are molasses, veg oil and soy milk. I hate to brag, but it is quite tasty.

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Christmas at the Gaylord Texan

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Advent

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Thoughts on the Incarnation

The mystery of Christ, that He sunk Himself into our flesh, is beyond all human understanding.        Martin Luther As I prepare to preach on the Incarnation this Sunday, these words of Luther make a lot of sense.  … Continue reading

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Tis the Season–More Money for War

It came upon the midnight clear,That glorious song of old,From angels bending near the earthWith news of joy foretold,"Peace on the earth, good will to menFrom heaven’s all gracious King."The world in solemn stillness lay,To hear the angels sing. These … Continue reading

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Christians Who Are Evolving

I saw this article: John Haught theology | Salon Books in Salon today about the oft-missing part of the creation vs. evolution debate–Christians who agree with Darwin’s account of evolution.  This position is not Intelligent Design, which Haught refers to … Continue reading

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Peace Post

"Peaceable Kingdom"  from Sunday, December 9, 2007My sermon at FBC, Shreveport (this was the one from the Sanctuary Service"

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