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Pondering the Path 02
The name I’ve given this path is Radix Fidem. In case you’ve forgotten, you can check the tab marked “Radix Fidem” near the header image of this blog, or read the longer version in booklet form. It still outlines the … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged aristotelian epistemology, Biblical Mysticism, divine heritage, Hebrew epistemology, Judaism, Law and Grace, legalism, Talmud, Two Realms
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Pondering the Path 01
On one level, it’s enough that I follow my convictions. That is the bottom line; it’s the fallback position I take when nothing makes sense in the world around me. Walk in the light you have. On another level, the … Continue reading
A Parable about Rationalism
Reason is a tool, a way of approaching things. Most jobs require more than one tool. Rationalism is restricting yourself to just one tool. If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. If all you have … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged heart-led, human intellect, human reason, parable, rationalism, spirit realm
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Praying for Their Enlightenment
Participating in an ongoing discussion over at Sigma Frame, I notice that most of the correspondents quickly get stuck on concrete details. Some will occasionally make note of generalities, but there is still a tendency to stop at that level … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, faith, heart-led, human reason, intellect, marriage, moral consciousness, parable
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Law of Moses — Deuteronomy 29
Many religions refer to the goal of reaching an enlightened state. This was a common element in the various religions of the Ancient Near East (ANE), as well. The broad culture of the ANE presumed that the ultimate good for … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged Biblical Mysticism, covenant god, curses and blessings, heart-led, Law of Moses
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Raising Ruins
I saw it coming as a tsunami of darkness. It made me feel really out of place as I struggled to find my way through the pastoral ministry jungle. On the one hand, I knew by faith, beyond all doubt, … Continue reading
Posted in religion
Tagged church politics, compromise, mainstream churches, mainstream media, religion, SJWs
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Another Dog Fight in the SBC
It’s the nature of Western Christianity to fracture, for sectarian divisions to proliferate. Every new theological fad that comes along generates new divisions and distinctions. Radix Fidem is on a different planet. We may tend to overlap now and then … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian religion, church politics, globalism, Southern Baptists, theological controversies
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Wherever You Are
I’m struggling to keep track of it all. With a wry smile, I suppose I must admit this is the result of praying for prophetic insight way back when I was a lot younger. Not that it was the wrong … Continue reading
Posted in personal
Tagged bicycling, divine calling, economic troubles, mission, oppression, photography, politics, propaganda
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Law of Moses — Deuteronomy 20
True to it’s name, Deuteronomy (deutero secondary and nomos law) is a second recitation of the Covenant. Thus, we skip over some chapters reiterating things specific to the context of that people, that place and that time. However, the law … Continue reading
Conversational Labor
When it comes to sharing information, a good collegial discussion is hard to beat. Over the years I’ve been asked several times to serve as a moderator on forums and email lists. The people who managed those virtual meeting places … Continue reading