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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Mission before Us

Some thoughts… As always, I support DIY religion. Nothing binds you to my teaching and certainly none of my calling. When I write, I assume you at least have an interest in what I have to say, if not some … Continue reading

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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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