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How?
There is no single answer for all of us, but perhaps I can help you serve the Lord better by asking decent questions. I have often said we make a mistake by trying to differentiate between what we presume to … Continue reading
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Tagged fellow believers, mysticism, psychology, religion, sacrificial love, social mythology, spirituality
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The Religion Matrix
We need faith that is stirred, not shaken. It’s not about having wise answers; you should have your own. Permit me to ask some questions I hope are useful in stirring your faith. Virtually all of the work done in … Continue reading
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Tagged internet, mission, religion, resistance, social sciences, technology
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Show and Tell
Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him! (Psalm 34:8 NET) Today was my annual checkup at the VA hospital. They use a multi-function machine for all the vital signs. … Continue reading
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Tagged communion, fellowship, religion, spirituality
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The Parable of Malware
Western Civilization is malware. It is so complex and pervasive that most people mistake it for the operating system for human life on this planet. However, it is a huge mask over the real OS and it hands control of … Continue reading
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Tagged computer, evangelism, mission, moral consciousness, parable, psychology, religion, spirituality
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StT: Galatians 3:10-12
(A little more from Gospel Red Herring: Spiritualizing the Text.) Galatians 3:10-12 Westerners tend to demand a semantic precision that is often absent in the New Testament. In this context, Paul uses the term “law” (Grk: nomos) in place of … Continue reading
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Tagged covenants, epistemology, faith in God, Israel, Law Covenants, religion, the Covenant of Moses
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Judaizers Have Many Names
Somebody figured it out a very long time ago: The best slave is the one who thinks they are in Heaven. Westerners struggle to comprehend a value system that puts people above property. Our society even treats life as property … Continue reading
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Tagged aristotelian logic, epistemology, propaganda, religion, scripture, western christianity
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Vision Statement
I’ve composed what should serve as the vision statement for the anticipated meat space branch of this parish. You can read it here. It’s too long to post here on the blog and other items take priority. Steal my ideas, … Continue reading
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Tagged church, mysticism, religion, spirituality
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Pastoral Note on Mission and Tribulation
For those of you who regard yourselves as members of this virtual parish: There will be — must be — a meat space component to this ministry sooner or later. It is the one career for which I am best … Continue reading
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Tagged mission, mysticism, pastoral care, politics, religion, social context, spirituality
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No Cookie Cutter
There’s nothing wrong with adding some entertainment value to your worship. However, when entertainment is the only thing happening, we have a problem. This is was my primary complaint with Life Church and a few other religious institutions I’ve experienced. … Continue reading
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Tagged entertainment, LifeChurch, ministry, mission, Pastor Craig, religion, spirituality
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