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Bad Rap for Barth

Every time I read some quotes offered by someone’s reading of Karl Barth I wonder about being educated in a denomination where fear mongering of liberalism and neo-orthodoxy robbed us of some of these gems. Here from Brad Brisco and the Missional Church Network,

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Going Beyond the Normal

Once you consider how to get beyond conventional thinking no subject seems to be off limits. Much of the reading from my foray into “Readings in Postmodern Philosophy and Theology” has left me thinking. I know I am on the precipice and the slope looks slippery.

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Accepting Unacceptable Behavior

Conversations often take unexpected turns; especially when the subject is one’s life story. Predictable left the building long ago. Some things do not change. Listening to parents talk about their children brings few surprises. Our children are grown, at least they think they are. We learned not to be … Continue reading

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Partnerships and Collaboration – Better Public Schools

This evening the first Educators & Clergy Conference sponsored by the Oklahoma Education Association got underway in Norman, OK. The time invested in planning and preparation proved valuable as the evening was both inspiring and challenging. Who could not be excited about getting together with a group of people … Continue reading

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