Fly Fishing Nor Cal
I specialize in fly fishing from a drift boat on the Lower Sacramento or wading the Upper Sacramento RiverNorthern California has some of the best fly fishing in the United States without the crowds that many of the rivers in Montana, Colorado, and Alaska attract. With year-round fisheries for trout, steelhead, striper, and more, it’s hard to imagine a better location for those who love fly fishing!
If you want to get out, you can book me through Confluence Outfitters.
Evangelical Peacemakers, edited by David P. Gushee
Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." (Matt. 5:9) Jesus half brother, James, wrote that "a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace" (James 3:18). Clearly the practice of peacemaking is an important...
Introducing Jürgen Moltmann…
Jürgen Moltmann, or as I call him, "The Molt," is an incredible theologian. He's written a bunch of books on subjects related to systematic theology, including his classic Theology of Hope and The Crucified God. Moltman, a German reformed theologian, taught for years...
Karl Barth’s Christological Ecclesiology by Kimlyn J. Bender
There's been a lot of talk about Karl Barth around here at ThinkTheology.org... mostly because Able Baker is doing Wednesdays with Barth through LOGOS Bible Software (introduction here and why you should read Barth here). Prior to Able getting on the Barth bandwagon...
Humble Confidence: The Lion & the Lamb Leader
Anyone who has played competitive sports will recognize the importance of confidence in being a successful athlete. When I was playing competitive basketball, confidence made a world of difference. Why would anyone ever drive through the lane when there are...
Using the Biblical Counseling Collection with Logos Bible Software (1 of 5)
I've been using Logos Bible Software since 2010 and I do not plan on going back. Logos has immeasurable value in my life as a follower of Jesus, pastor, grad student, and avid reader. What used to take hours of time in research now takes minutes, and that is not an...
John Knox for Armchair Theologians, by Suzanne McDonald
John Knox for Armchair Theologians is a quick and fascinating read. Why study the life of Knox? The author, Suzanne McDonald, writes: "There are also very few theologians who could be named as a driving force in the shaping of a nation. You can't race the history of...
Minding the Heart, by Robert L. Saucy
Robert L. Saucy's influence on many evangelicals is incalculable. He's mostly known for his work in areas of systematic theology and as an advocate for Progressive Dispensationalism (PD). He's currently the Distinguished Professor of Systematic Theology at Biola...
What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About, edited by Jason S. DeRouchie
When I was in college, I ended up taking three different surveys of the Old Testament (OT). You'd think that I would have a better understanding of the Hebrew Bible, but sadly, I was actually more confused. My professors ranged from approaching the OT as being all but...
G.O.S.P.E.L. by D.A. Horton
My buddy, the good Dr. Cyril Guerette, recently suggested that I may be hiding my relationship with the hip hop world. In a conversation, he stated that, "Luke is/was a famous underground rapper who crashed at my place... During that time he proved to be even more...
On The Death of Kenny’s Father…
As some of you may have noticed, thinktheology.org hasn't been very active this past week. For my part, I've been busy with a variety of things related to my education, pastoral service, and involvement in the Vineyard Movement (I'm at a leaders retreat). Yet...
