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How Should We Influence Culture?
I have a few thoughts about the concept of Christians role in influencing culture. If you look for it you'll notice it. Relevant Magazine seems to push this kind of mindset pretty hard. Some crossover bands are into it as well like Mutemath. The thought is, Christians need to influence (some say "reach") our culture. It's pretty vague language, and language that needs definition. I don't necessarily disagree with the idea. Christians are supposed to be in the world, yes. We're supposed to be "salt and light," yes. I have questions though when it comes down to what exactly people mean when they say we need to influence culture. Read the full post…
I have a few thoughts about the concept of Christians role in influencing culture. If you look for it you'll notice it. Relevant Magazine seems to push this kind of mindset pretty hard. Some crossover bands are into it as well like Mutemath. The thought is, Christians need to influence (some say "reach") our culture. It's pretty vague language, and language that needs definition. I don't necessarily disagree with the idea. Christians are supposed to be in the world, yes. We're supposed to be "salt and light," yes. I have questions though when it comes down to what exactly people mean when they say we need to influence culture. Read the full post…
How Do You Make a Decision?
What do you do when you need to make a decision? You're out of college and you've been offered two jobs. They're both similar and you could see yourself enjoying both. You're not sure where the Lord is leading. Not sure why but it seems the decisions I labor the most over are the ones related to vocation. Maybe it has something to do with men being called to work. Adam was called to tend the Garden of Eden. Working was his main purpose in life. Not that it's my number 1 priority, but I do find fulfillment in what I'm doing. Maybe I'm alone on that, but I would guess other men feel the same way. Do any of you ladies feel similar in relation to work? Anyway, there are a few things I do when I'm faced with a decision. Read the full post…
What do you do when you need to make a decision? You're out of college and you've been offered two jobs. They're both similar and you could see yourself enjoying both. You're not sure where the Lord is leading. Not sure why but it seems the decisions I labor the most over are the ones related to vocation. Maybe it has something to do with men being called to work. Adam was called to tend the Garden of Eden. Working was his main purpose in life. Not that it's my number 1 priority, but I do find fulfillment in what I'm doing. Maybe I'm alone on that, but I would guess other men feel the same way. Do any of you ladies feel similar in relation to work? Anyway, there are a few things I do when I'm faced with a decision. Read the full post…
New Devotional Writer Needed
I am looking for a new writer for the Brink magazine. Specifically, a devotional writer. There is a possibility this could be an ongoing assignment. The pay is good, IMO. Here are some qualifications: * Biblically sound * Experienced * Free Will Baptist * Culturally relevant * Able to meet deadlines If you are interested, let me know by sending an email to thebrink@randallhouse.com. Thanks! Jacob Read the full post…
I am looking for a new writer for the Brink magazine. Specifically, a devotional writer. There is a possibility this could be an ongoing assignment. The pay is good, IMO. Here are some qualifications: * Biblically sound * Experienced * Free Will Baptist * Culturally relevant * Able to meet deadlines If you are interested, let me know by sending an email to thebrink@randallhouse.com. Thanks! Jacob Read the full post…
The Qur'an (part 1)
I started reading the Qur'an last night. Here is the site I'm using to read it. http://www.isgkc.org/translat.htm I also learned some background info on it. Muslims believe the Qur'an to have been written by helpers of the prophet Muhammad (A.D. 571-632). Evidently, Muhammed received visions from Allah that he then relayed to his helpers. Some of these visions were written after Muhammed was already deceased. Think about this . . . The Bible was written by over 30 authors. The Qur'an was written based on the testimony of one person. The first book of the Bible (Genesis) was written around 1440 B.C. The last book of the Bible (Revelaton) was written in the later part of the first century (about A.D 90). That means the entire Word of the God of the Bible was written over a period of 1500 years. The Qur'an was written over a period of 23 years, starting when Muhammad was 40, and going until his death in A.D. 632. One might say the Qur'an seems to be more likely to be true. It was written relatively quickly. It was written by one man, so many men would not have the opporutnity to tamper with it--it could come directly from Allah and therefore be very accurate. I disagree with this. I think the way the Bible was written is very telling about it's accuracy and the amazing power it holds. Here's why: Read the full post…
I started reading the Qur'an last night. Here is the site I'm using to read it. http://www.isgkc.org/translat.htm I also learned some background info on it. Muslims believe the Qur'an to have been written by helpers of the prophet Muhammad (A.D. 571-632). Evidently, Muhammed received visions from Allah that he then relayed to his helpers. Some of these visions were written after Muhammed was already deceased. Think about this . . . The Bible was written by over 30 authors. The Qur'an was written based on the testimony of one person. The first book of the Bible (Genesis) was written around 1440 B.C. The last book of the Bible (Revelaton) was written in the later part of the first century (about A.D 90). That means the entire Word of the God of the Bible was written over a period of 1500 years. The Qur'an was written over a period of 23 years, starting when Muhammad was 40, and going until his death in A.D. 632. One might say the Qur'an seems to be more likely to be true. It was written relatively quickly. It was written by one man, so many men would not have the opporutnity to tamper with it--it could come directly from Allah and therefore be very accurate. I disagree with this. I think the way the Bible was written is very telling about it's accuracy and the amazing power it holds. Here's why: Read the full post…
Please Pray!
I work at a Christian publishing company. Everyone employed by Randall House professes to be Christian. However, we outsource some cleaning to a family from Turkey. Mostly doing the work is the father of the family and one of his sons, Havar. Havar and I have developed a moderate friendship/acquaintance. I felt the Holy Spirit leading me to talk to Havar about Jesus, so I initiated that conversation a few months ago. We have had a few spiritual conversations since then. The approach I'm taking is to try to be his friend (sincerely) and ask him what he believes. He has stated thus far that he is not that interested in religion, even the Muslim religion, which his family has roots in (his father is a practicing Muslim). He is probably the equivalent to a normal American who is Christian by association. Some "Christians" go to church on Easter and Christmas, but they aren't being controlled by the Spirit and show no fruit of living for the kingdom of God. I am guessing Havar is the Muslim version of that, except he doesn't even really claim to be a Muslim. Read the full post…
I work at a Christian publishing company. Everyone employed by Randall House professes to be Christian. However, we outsource some cleaning to a family from Turkey. Mostly doing the work is the father of the family and one of his sons, Havar. Havar and I have developed a moderate friendship/acquaintance. I felt the Holy Spirit leading me to talk to Havar about Jesus, so I initiated that conversation a few months ago. We have had a few spiritual conversations since then. The approach I'm taking is to try to be his friend (sincerely) and ask him what he believes. He has stated thus far that he is not that interested in religion, even the Muslim religion, which his family has roots in (his father is a practicing Muslim). He is probably the equivalent to a normal American who is Christian by association. Some "Christians" go to church on Easter and Christmas, but they aren't being controlled by the Spirit and show no fruit of living for the kingdom of God. I am guessing Havar is the Muslim version of that, except he doesn't even really claim to be a Muslim. Read the full post…
