Category Archives: faith issues
Theology of children
I am rethinking one of the books I read for ordination requirements: Graced Vulnerability: A Theology of Childhood by David Jensen. Jensen has made a significant contribution to theology in making the important point that childhood is foreign to systematic … Continue reading
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The Gospel and Exodus
It is not easy talking about the Exodus on the tenth anniversary of September 11. The irony that an act of war and trauma is what this passage is about. God is the Divine Warrior. This is a place where … Continue reading
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Jesus vs. Paul?
Jesus preached about the kingdom of God, but Paul, also known as the apostle or Saint Paul, was more concerned with justification by faith. Does this mean that they preached different messages? Did they both preach justification-a word we do … Continue reading
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grace/justice
Wow! It is so wonderful to hear mainstream teachers understand the connection between a person’s grasp and experience of God’s grace and his or her heart for justice and the poor. That is a quote by Keller and I am … Continue reading
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The Poor and God’s justice
Tim Keller is today’s prophet. Tim Keller: What We Owe the Poor The pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church says seeking justice is not optional for the person saved by grace. Interview by Kristen Scharold | posted 12/06/2010 09:23AM Tim Keller … Continue reading
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pictoral of living water, Jer.2
This is fun. Click on the picture to see full size.
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Idolatry? Really?
Jer. 2:4-13 Aug. 29, 2010 Do modern problems stem from: Immigration policy, economic de-regulation, not allowing prayer in school, too much government, not enough government, educational standards slipping, women’s liberation movement…?…. Does anybody talk about GREED ARROGANCE SLOTH SELFISHNESS DISRESPECT…….? … Continue reading
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Truth Issues
http://www.mytruthproject.org/truthproject/trueu/home.html I am happier in these postmodern days that the issue of truth is still on the table. Most especially because I think our new conversation opens us up to understanding the role of worldview and its impact on how … Continue reading
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Diary of the Distracted by Martha of Bethany
The day began with a start when I realized that my bad dream (really more like a recurring nightmare) jolted me back to reality. I was so thankful that my fears of running out of grain before this year’s harvest … Continue reading
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Where is the true elder brother?
Discovering the true elder brother My reflections on The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller The definition of prodigal does not mean wayward. Rather: “Recklessly spendthrift, to spend until you have nothing left.” Traditionally we apply this to young son, but … Continue reading
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