N. T. Wright’s new book (seems to publish one every quarter!), Evil and the Justice of God is a good introduction to the “new” problem of evil in the 21st century. While it is not a highly technical discussion of the nature of evil, Wright cuts to the chase by considering the role of the cross in solving the problems of evil. The first chapter lays out contemporary events and historical solutions to the problem of evil in an engaging way (I read the first 45 pgs in about 30 minutes). Wright reveals the problems of postmodernism (evil exists, no one is responsible) and modernism (man can over come evil) and sets the course for a supernatural solution to the supernatural evils of our world. If you pick it up, let me know what you think.

Now that I am working for Bowling.com, I have into all things bowling that I might have fun. Check out this video.

The next couple of days I will be at the Acts 29 Churchplanting Bootcamp in New York. Audio for previous camps are available at Acts 29’s website. Here is a listing of the main sessions for our bootcamp:

#1 Why Plant a Church? (Scott Thomas)

#2 Jesus-Centered Reformed Theology (Daniel Montgomery)

#3 Leading the Mission (Ed Marcelle)

#4 Preaching the Mission of Jesus (Darrin Patrick)

#5 Elders, Deacons, & Members (Darrin Patrick)

#6 Biblical Missiology (Ed Stetzer)

#7 Breaking the Missional Code (Ed Stetzer)

This Sunday’s sermon at Lanesville Congregational Church is available on the web: “Prayer and the Mission of the Church“