Worth A Thousand Pictures

I'm not sure why I went. Hope I never have to go again. But I probably will. And I definitely would. I'm not a joiner, by nature. Not gregarious, not especially patriotic and probably busier than God, but I walk to the overpass north of my house to see the fallen soldier's motorcade drive by on the 401. No expectations, but I'm surprised by the 40 people already there at 8:15. That was the time we'd been told the plane was expected at Trenton CFB. Then there'll be about a half hour for the ramp ceremony before the limos start their trip to Toronto. But we've all learned that the times can change without notice and it's better to be too early than too late. There are already large flags hanging over the railing, already cars on the 401 below honking and flashing their lights, big rigs as well. Every now and then somebody in a passenger seat takes our picture. I wonder what they think they're taking a picture of. Probably not a wake. As the crowd on

Robert Webber has been a brilliant and insightful apologist for worship and all it is meant to be. His books and columns have inspired worship leaders and worshipers alike to a deeper understanding of who we are and what we are called to. I am far from the only one who is left with a debt of gratitude for books like "Worship Is A Verb". Ours is a great loss and he will be missed. The following is an e-mail release that came this afternoon: Dear friends, Bob Webber died Friday at 6:10 PM (Eastern time) in his wife, Joanne's arms, after his 8 month battle with pancreatic cancer. A public memorial service in the Chicago-area is being planned, details will be posted on Northern Seminary's website: www.seminary.edu. Please keep Joanne and the family in your prayers. "Depart, O Christian soul, out of this world; in the name of God the Father Almighty who created you; in the name of Jesus Christ who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies

Is it just me, or is there an increase in pathetic misquoting of scripture out there? Has it always been this bad? Have I just never noticed? It started last Christmas when a Christian friend sent us an e-card. The scripture on the card was " He was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light". (John 5:35). Very nice, except that it's Christmas and the verse is talking about John the Baptist. Next, there was a Christian giftware company that distributed a line of gifts bearing the verse "...You have blessed the work of his hands..." (Job 2:10). Also very nice, but it's Satan talking and he's dissing Job. Do you want that hanging on your wall? Then I heard a prominent TV pastor quote the verse , " This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses that I have set before you life and prosperity... Now choose life" (Deuteronomy 30:19) You can look that one up for yourself. I just get mad. Today I picked up a flyer fr