Michael Jensen identifies and expands on nine forms of aberrant Christian leadership, along with theological solutions for each, at Blogging Parson. Recognise any (hopefully not all) of these? 1. The Narcissist 2. The Control Freak 3. The Wimp 4. The ‘I don’t do windows’ leader 5. The Macho 6. The Member of the Guild 7. …
From Justin Taylor’s blog here is Paul Tripp’s definition of love: “Love is willing self-sacrifice for the good of another that does not require reciprocation or that the person being loved is deserving” (What Did You Expect? p. 188). In the following he unpacks the definition (pp. 188-189): Love is willing. Jesus said, “No one …
The talented author and illustrator of Timotio Nia Istoria (Timothy’s Story) has commenced a blog to further the work of producing Christian children’s books for Timor Leste (East Timor) and her first post begins at… the beginning: Bondia friends. As I organise the printing of my third book, I feel it is time to tell …
Bad Vestments, subtitled ‘Because Worship is not supposed to be about you.’ Useful because proponents of simple and reverent worship will usually be accused of exaggerating or making stuff up when we illustrate the excesses and diversions which are continuing to gain credence in the church. Someone recently looked at me agog when I told …
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