“When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they … Read More
Why Carpenter?
Recently I was asked by a regular subscriber “Why the Carpenter and Theologian? Because of Jesus or are you a carpenter?” In her asking this question, I realized that there are probably many others who have never read the five introductory pages found in the “About” section of this blog. For this reason and because it’s been almost six years … Read More
What I Learned from John Stott, Part 3 of 3
As a carpenter, I appreciate Stott’s human side whether as seen above in his enjoyment of dogs as he hangs out with Billy Graham or below with his willingness to roll up his sleeves and work hard. As a theologian, it’s his authenticity, fidelity, and clarity that continue to inspire me. Even though he came from a wealthy home and … Read More