Polycarpic Pentecost
Searching for Pentecost resources, I came across this from Bruce Prewer in Australia, "Polycarpic means (for those of you who are neither lovers of crossword puzzles nor experts in horticulture) repeated fruiting, producing fruits many times a year. The Holy…
Green Tolkien
Over the past couple of Sundays, Bill has been quoting from a book with a particularly compelling title: Ents, Elves, and Eriador: The Environmental Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien (by Matthew Dickerson & Jonathan Evans). Just when you think you’ve begun…
Knowing is for living
For 9 weeks this summer (June 7-August 2) we'll consider together the fundamentals of "Reformed" Christian doctrine using Sinclair Ferguson's book, The Christian Life, as our guide. The books ($5) are available on the book table, and everyone is invited…
Living in Grace
This Sunday we will continue to unfold God’s gift to us in the resurrection of Christ Jesus. In doing so, we will explore the biblical principle of stewardship. The following week I will be on Lookout Mountain, training counselors at…
Where does your church meet again?
It’s a drive for most. And for some, quite a trek. Tucked away in Barton Creek among the golf courses, greenbelts, and housing developments is this thing we call our church. But it’s also a Catholic school. And a gymnasium….
Elvis Perkins in Dearland
So, I have this friend who plays music. Yawn. In Austin, that’s like saying, “I have this friend who speaks English.” Big freakin’ deal. Well, the thing is, sometimes it is. Sometimes that friend is an inspiring artist or a…
9:30 AM?
9:30 AM worship service. The opportunity costs are staggering. One could be sleeping, or otherwise easing into the day – coffee in hand. Reading the paper. Walking the dog. Even gardening (inasmuch as you've been motivated by the recent sermon…