Monthly Archives: April 2014

Review: “The Everlasting Man”

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Dave Lester

As a part of the cliché tradition among Evangelicals, in college, I was introduced and perpetually fascinated by the life/ writings of C.S Lewis.  Even though Lewis was far from being an American Evangelical in some of his theological positions, our distinctive brand … Continue reading →

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Mars Hill Roundup- Scandals Remain, Not Much Changing

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Dave Lester

Some have wondered why we have begun blogging about Mars Hill Church and the scandals that are plaguing senior leadership.  We remain convinced that there is no accountability for the executive elders/pastors of Mars Hill, directly opposite of what they claim, and … Continue reading →

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Nature and Grace in “The Tree of Life”

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Dave Lester

“The nuns taught us there were two ways through life – the way of nature and the way of grace. You have to choose which one you’ll follow.   Grace doesn’t try to please itself. Accepts being slighted, forgotten, disliked. Accepts … Continue reading →

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The Sham of the Mars Hill Board of (so-called) Accountability

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Dave Lester

Considering the range of kangaroo courts that people have been made aware of, there is probably not a more obvious example than the Mars Hill Board of Accountability (BOAA).  Mark Driscoll and Sutton Turner, being senior leaders at Mars Hill … Continue reading →

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“Noah”: A worthy Biblical Epic

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Dave Lester

Over the weekend, I caught the latest Biblical epic that is causing social and political tremors.  Not since Mel Gibson’s controversial “The Passion of the Christ” has there been a film that has caused such an explosion of commentary, reviews and … Continue reading →

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