The incarnation: a practiced doctine

Last week at my church, I taught the college and career group on the incarnation and am continuing it this Sunday. We talked through some of the theological concepts and implications of the doctrine last week and plan on getting a little more practical this week. Our text is Philippians 2:1-11. Inherent within this passage is how the incarnation is lived out, including a direct connection with what it means to have the mind of Christ. Check the text out and add your thoughts to the conversation.

A great reminder to Christians

Here is the link to a great message by Mr. Phil Burggraff (our chapel speaker last week and a resident professor of Bible). I think it is quite balanced and a great reminder. I plan to post a little later, but check it out now.

(You will need to scroll to Mr. Burggraff's name once you get to the page).


http://www.clearwater.edu/news/chapelschedule.asp

Lowering the drinking age

I was thinking on what to blog on and it occurred to me that I was listening to a "Dr. Phil" discussion (yeah I know, Dr. Phil) on whether or not it is a good idea to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18. According to the show, this law is up for change soon and is apparently a current issue. The argument for lowering the drinking age somewhat hinges on the premise that binge drinking will lessen if we allow 18 years olds to have access to alcohol and introduce them into "adulthood." Furthermore these advocates say that the excitement of drinking would be taken away and thus a decrease in mass drinking. The opposite side says that this is ridiculous and will not help the situation. What implications are there if the drinking age is lowered? Is this a good idea? An irrelevent idea? Will underage teens drink anyway? Your thoughts.

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A purpose seen

This past Sunday the ministry team I travel on was at a church in Tampa. This was the first time we were out since ending the summer at the beginning of August. It felt good to be back together and brought back fond memories of the summer (on which I plan to blog sometime).

It is amazing that before going into any situation (or service) God knows exactly what will happen. He knows exactly His plan and purpose. He knows what He is doing. Even though this was our first time back, and yes, a little rusty and at times confusing, God still worked through us. The songs we sang and played and a message preached by a VP of ours touched the hearts of these people at the right time. Sometimes its hard to express, but I believe we received genuine responses from people who needed this ministry at that very time. Of course, this ministry is the Lord's and it would be utterly sinful to take any glory (not to say that I never have). But it is fulfilling to know that we have been used of God in His purposes and for that I thank Him.

Why?

Yes, it does feel good to be on the blogosphere. Hopefully this will be a venue to flesh out some of my thoughts and ideas and a chance for you to participate in adding your thoughts to the mix. So feel free to jump in and converse and get stained by the coffee of conversation.