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God in a Box
I have no interest in writing my biography; I don’t believe my life has been that interesting. But a few people have asked me how I got where I am in this ministry. I’ll offer a rough outline of what … Continue reading
Posted in personal
Tagged American evangelicals, bio, evangelism, history, mainstream christianity
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Faded Glory
Basic principle of human existence: A mighty army of evil is simply not possible. Every great military force in history stood on the firm conviction that they were a force for good. The argument comes in defining what is good … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged american empire, globalism, history, military, propagaganda
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Ride Photos 23
Went out on the SCIP Trails last week and to check out the trail changes. The northern loop now stays closer to Crutcho Creek, and I was able to see this collapsed bridge that is usually hidden by undergrowth. The … Continue reading
Ukraine War Is a Mere Distraction
The war in Ukraine will not end in a clear winner. However, if it comes to an end, it will be on Russia’s terms. Should it not end, it will morph into a war between Russia and the West, a … Continue reading
Posted in social sciences
Tagged economics, history, oppression, Ukraine, war
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Law of Moses — 2 Kings 19
This is one of pinnacles of the Covenant, a major event that marks the extent of what God will do for those who rely on Him. In the previous chapter we get a review of the Fall of Samaria in … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged Assyria, Bible History, covenant god, Egypt, faith, history, Law of Moses, war
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Vision of Abraham
If I am hardest on myself, no one else has to do it for me. While I’ve surrendered the prophet’s mantle, I still have visions. There’s no way I can keep them to myself, but you’ve been warned that they … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, civilization, dreams and visions, history, Sumer
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The Mystical Faith Restoration
The Puritans who fled persecution in England moved to the Netherlands for a decade until they could gather enough resources to move to America. During that stay, they were harassed by the Dutch government, which was harshly secular then and … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged american churches, christian mysticism, history, Judaism, materialism, middle class, otherworldly, Pharisaical Hellenism, Puritans, radix fidem, worldliness
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What’s Wrong with Augustine?
(This is being cross-posted on both blogs.) A fundamental element in my personal sense of calling is putting the gospel message in reach of everyone. There are plenty of good servants of God who helped me along the way; most … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged heart-led, history, human intellect, philosophy, systematic theology, Western Church History
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NT Doctrine — Acts 12
The previous chapter takes us up to about AD 46. Once again, Luke pulls back in time to catch up some more background. What had happened in Jerusalem after Paul left? Back in AD 41, there was finally a Herodian … Continue reading →