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The Heart of Church History
Church History as an academic pursuit is mostly a matter of grasping the politics of organized religion. It’s sheer idiocy to assume politics have no place in the church; our biggest problem is that people have rejected the political structure … Continue reading
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Tagged epistemology, heart-mind, history, religion, scripture, the Fall
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Technical Updates for Late February 2016
Consider the moral implications. Understanding the technology is one thing; knowing why and how it matters is another level entirely. If your computer runs Win10 and you have some functional reason for preferring it over whatever was running before, but … Continue reading
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Tagged commercial software, computers, internet, linux, networking technology, Open Source software, technology, windows
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Holding the Door Open
Eden is a long way from Utopia. The latter will ever remain a myth, a materialistic fantasy. It’s a demand that God mend His ways to match human reason. Eden represents what God designed for us, what He designed us … Continue reading
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Tagged divine justice, epistemology, heart-mind, intellect, moral discernment, technology, western civilization
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Give It a Rest
Today is a good time for us to pray. As I was out on a long ride, I was generally praying out loud the whole time. I have no quarrel with anyone, and I welcome all who can humor my … Continue reading
Cycling: Lake Overholser
Today’s ride was ostensibly aimed at Lake Overholser on the far western edge of Oklahoma County. I had passed it once on that giant loop with Lake Hefner but today I wanted see the rest of Overholser. This was just … Continue reading
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Tagged cycling, geography, Lake Overholser, OKC, photography
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Theological Controversy?
Even mainstream evangelical theologians and Bible scholars recognize that Hebrew culture refers to the heart as the seat of the will, which is then linked to convictions. Before I moved away from evangelical circles, I already understood from my professors … Continue reading
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Tagged epistemology, heart-mind, mysticism, OT Hebrew, philosophy, scripture, western civilization
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God Is a Pirate
Intellectual Property guardians would call God a “pirate.” Open Source: It’s a genuine culture shift that also happens to be global. I’m not referring merely to the process of software development, though it is more pronounced there, but the concept … Continue reading
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Tagged divine revelation, epistemology, government, intellect, internet, law, open source, publishing, writing
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My Soul Is Disturbed
You can ignore this if you don’t have time, but I simply must write something and lighten this massive load on my soul. Yeah, I’ve posted a bunch of stuff for any day of the week, much less a Saturday … Continue reading
Psalm 88
The psalm is addressed to the Sons of Korah, but attributed to Heman, son of Zerah, son of Judah by Tamar his daughter-in-law (1 Chronicles 2:3-6). That’s a mouthful and it requires you remember the sad stories of Judah’s sin … Continue reading
Rant Mode: Injustice
Just because I don’t talk much about my battles and wounds, it doesn’t mean I have no scars. It’s the height of arrogance to assume that someone who hasn’t lived with your limitations is unable to sense your sorrows. Jesus … Continue reading
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Tagged divine justice, heart-mind, moral discernment, moral dominion, mysticism, otherworldly
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