October 2008
15 posts
A Hammer & Nails: Reformation Day
If one wanted an image of what obedience in Christianity looked like, we might simply say, “A hammer and nails.”
In His obedience, Jesus laid on His cross and let the Romans’ hammer and nails secure Him to it, obtaining our salvation. In his obedience, Martin Luther listed his protests against the Roman Church and drove them into the Wittenberg church door, altering the course...
Our Thin Culture →
One of the first things Kim and I noticed when we came to Mongolia was the Western influence on the youth here. They love hip hop and for the most part dress like anyone you might see in LA or New York. They even have hip hop shops that sell only G-Unit shirts and American basketball jerseys and hats. With that love of hip hop has come graffiti; but the strange thing is that they...
In the Midst of an Economic Crisis, Opportunity. →
It’s hard for me to have a firm grasp of the economic situation back home. All I can see is the progressively dismal news on the Drudge Report when I check it every morning. I see and hear stories…
In Their Own Words: Chinzorig (Mongolian Videos) →
My wife Kim is working on a series of short videos featuring her Mongolian students and our ex-pat friends. She just posted two on her site.
Here is the newest one featuring her student…
Christians Killed in Afghanistan & India / The... →
If you’re unaware, there are two international stories right now about violence commited against Christians.
It’s a small world. Two days ago a British-South African Christian aid worker was…
Mongolia Update: New Pictures & Lots of Info →
Here is a quick update on how we’re doing out here in Mongolia.
I posted some new pictures, including some of the wedding, on my Picassa page. Kim took the better of the pictures so she’ll…
Don't Waste Your... →
The folks at Desiring God produced this four-minute video called “Don’t Waste Your Pulpit” which is directed at pastors.
I think the audience is much broader than that. I think the audience needs to be much broader than that. I think you can easily change it to:
“Don’t Waste Your Bible Study”
“Don’t Waste Your Quiet Time”
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My Mongolian Tuesday →
I get some great emails and comments from people about our time here in Mongolia so I’m glad that my blogs and our stories are making you laugh, making you thankful, showing you a new culture, and…
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Dear Communist Party
I know you guys are excited about the elections yesterday but usually people celebrate and light off fireworks at night, not at 6am. And wow, you really must’ve won by a lot for there to be not one, but TWO rounds of fireworks. Thank you for the startling wake up call though. It’s fun to wake up thinking someone has a rifle in the street.
Sincerely,
Nick
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The Cover Song Series #5: Conclusion &... →
This is the fifth and final post in my series on cover songs. The introduction and first post, featuring Obadiah Parker’s cover of “Hey Ya!” is here. The second post, featuring Ryan Adams’ cover of “Wonderwall” is here. The third post featuring a beautiful choral cover of “With or Without You” by Scala & Kolacny Brothers is here, and the...
Cover Song Series #4: You Could Have It All.... →
This is the fourth installment in my cover songs series. The introduction and “Hey Ya!” cover are here; the second post featuring Ryan Adams’ cover of “Wonderwall” is here; and the third post…
