A blog about theology

  • The importance of dying

    The importance of dying

    During a recent discussion with a friend, the topic of ‘death leading to life’ was brought up and how essential it is in the Bible. In looking at what feels to me like a more and more lifeless world, the connection between the state of the world and this principle came to mind. I believe…

  • The issue of life

    The issue of life

    During a conversation a few years ago, a friend of mine made a passing comment that has stuck with me ever since: “I measure a culture according to its ability to create and sustain life.” In other words, a culture in which plants, animals, and children flourish is superior to one where they don’t. This…

  • Why we should sing the psalms

    Why we should sing the psalms

    Or “Did God really say we should sing the psalms?” Joining the sound team of a modern evangelical church can range from just clicking through YouTube videos (simple) to overseeing an entire music production, requiring in-depth technical skills and the ability to do live mixing (complicated).  Suppose you find yourself somewhere in the middle of…