Politics

Blogging exegesis … Proof-texting the blogworld …

During an ETREK discussion a couple of weeks ago the question was asked, “Why don’t the “leaders” of Emergent/emergent respond to their critics?” The line of reasoning went on to suggest that if someone like D.A. Carson took the time to critique the movement, “shouldn’t those scrutinized give us … Continue reading

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Leaving partisanship out of human tragedy … Darfur in the news again … never should have been out of the news …

Over the past couple of days I have noticed a little more local coverage of the situation in Darfur. We printed t-shirts with www.savedarfur.org on the back. I play basketball with a group of guys who ask who, where, what is Darfur. Glad to see the The Daily Oklahoman … Continue reading

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If it is not your cause then it should be no one’s cause … Immigration and Evangelicals …

The first shot came as some “evangelicals” signed the “Evangelical Climate Initiative.” Debate about global warming and its attendant science came under scrutiny as some evangelicals questioned those who signed the document. Despite your opinion and position there is little doubt the brand of dispensational eschatology touted by many … Continue reading

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The Loss of Humanity … Who Will Stand for the Children? …

Baby boom! Our community of faith shares in the blessing of the gift of life. By the end of the day today we will have celebrated the safe arrival of three little ones in the last eight days and four in the last two months. These precious little ones … Continue reading

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Exodus or Exile …

The September 27, 2004 issue of the Wall Street Journal offered an article on the Internatinoal scene titled, “Iraq See Chrisitan Exodus.” Yochi J. Dreazen chose “exodus” when “exile” might not be a better picture. The “Exodus” conjures the Hebrew picture of liberation and freedom. What Dreazen describes is … Continue reading

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