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Emotional Devotions

The hardest thing for a Western Christian is separating emotion from Spirit. My single strongest accusation of fraud against the modern Charismatic movement is their vociferous, almost hateful insistence that their emotional manipulation is the hand of God. No, you … Continue reading

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Mankind Is Fallen

Perhaps it seems a bit odd I should have to use a title restating a pretty basic Christian doctrine. By no means am I trying to address those who might actually dispute the assertion. I expect that from the fallen … Continue reading

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A Theology of Theology

theology: the study of God and of the nature of religious truth; a school of thought arising from such study; an organized course of study within the academic field of religion There is no theology in the Bible. There entire … Continue reading

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Propositional Folly

It ain’t happening. I keep hoping people will understand when I attack Aristotelian epistemology and European tribal mythology. I keep hoping they’ll recognize all those unconscious assumptions about life, the universe and everything. I pray that they learn the very … Continue reading

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Admin: New Permanent Article Up

I’ve decided it was worth writing a single definitive statement about Christian activism in the broader context of what I teach. I reiterate that the answers were there in my teaching, but good solid questions bring out a certain clarity … Continue reading

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Not Many Miracles

He can’t do many miracles because of our unbelief. This isn’t simply psyching yourself up to believe. It’s far more subtle. After many years studying philosophy and the difficult questions of epistemology, I’m just beginning to understand the depth of … Continue reading

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No Common Cause

I’m haunted by Jeremiah 16. The Lord tells Jeremiah that, in essence, he must not make common cause with the people of Judah. He’s not to join in their celebrations or other observances. Don’t get married; don’t have kids; don’t … Continue reading

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Pastoral Ruminations

I struggle daily — hourly — living in two worlds. It’s already a major strain trying to live in Two Realms at the same time, but I am also pushing against a bitter hostility to the truth from virtually the … Continue reading

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Sacred Sorrow

I rise today against the heresy that says God won’t bring sorrow into your life. Bad things happen. Without any moral or spiritual consciousness, you are left to rationalize cause and effect as best you can. The possibilities range between … Continue reading

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Soul Seeds: The Vast Gulf Between

Peter tells us we are required to be ready at any time to explain something of our faith to others (1 Peter 3:15). Those who attend various educational institutions, seeking to obey that command as a vocation, have learned there … Continue reading

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