Or is it just me?
Hap tagged me in another meme (or maybe I should call that a Hap zap), of which the rules are as follows:
1. List at least two posts (with links) that have resonated with you. Do not include your own posts!
2. Give a brief explanation why you like the post.
3. Tag four other people.
Resonated. What has echoed in my thoughts?
The Foolishness of Preaching: I especially value this one as a preacher myself. Whether at his own blog (as here) or on the Thinklings, I really appreciate Jared Wilson’s insight; this one was one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” moments.
Lukewarm: Jake’s a friend of Hap’s, which in my book makes him a friend of mine, at least of sorts, even though I’ve never met the man. Anyway, we’ve all read the letter to the Laodiceans in Revelation 3, but how many of us have ever taken the next step to see lukewarmness as a trial and temptation, and something the Enemy consciously uses against us? I’m still absorbing this one.
Why No One Here Is Laughing at My Jokes: Dr. John Stackhouse is a brilliant theologian, a good and godly man, and in his acerbically witty style, one of the funniest people I’ve ever run across. I enjoyed being around him at Regent, and I think he’s wonderful. I do know, though, that some folks were put off by his sense of humor. This is a powerful piece of self-reflection on that subject; maybe it will inspire you, as it did me, to some of your own.
Doctrine as the “constitution for a community”: Confessing Evangelical is the blog of a British Lutheran lawyer who’s not only pretty deep theologically, but draws in some very interesting cross-currents. When (soon, I hope) I get around to “Defending the church, part II,” I’ll be drawing seriously on this post.
Lent: Dancing in Shadows & Light: This is something of a stand-in (what’s the term I want? Metanoia?) for the Anchoress’ ongoing reflections on Lent; I chose it as the newest up and as one of my favorites. I love the image.
Genesis 12:1-4 Pastoral Prayer: I’ve already noted that Doug Hagler and I don’t agree on all that much; but he has written some beautiful prayers. This one especially moves my soul.
An early New Year’s resolution from my wife which I, in many ways, am still trying to catch up with. “How different would our interactions with each other be if in looking at each other, our first thought was ‘Here is the work of God’s hand’”?
So, tags . . .
Sara
Barry
Erin
Wayne (what the heck, he’s got to do one of them sometime)
Thank you for the kind mention. Sometimes I see the prayers as peace-offerings, hoping that those who I otherwise irritate might get something out of them. 🙂
🙂 I can understand that. FWIW, you don’t irritate me at all; and that one in particular really is a beautiful prayer. (I’ve been meaning to ask you, since I’d like to use it here at some point, how you would like it attributed.)
Also, Doug, I didn’t tag you because I wasn’t sure whether you had the time for that to be welcome; but if you’re interested in doing this, feel free to consider yourself tagged. (I’d certainly be interested to see what you’d post.)
Thanks for the plug and the kind words, Rob!
You’re more than welcome.