Intersections

Critique intended to inspire …

Too much energy is given to combating church done any other way than the way "we do it." Paul concludes a very fine post with,

Still, this is not your grandfather’s church.  Shoot.  It isn’t even
your older brother’s church.  Our world is changing.  The church has
been given

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“Say What?!” … Hearing what is said …

SaywhatGrowing up in the late 60’s and 70’s it was not uncommon to hear someone reply during a conversation with, "Say what?!" The expression signaled disbelief at something just spoken. It may well have been an exclamation calling for clarification. Occasionally the idiom suggested someone just may be out … Continue reading

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Thoughtufl reflections on hospitality … working through “all” …

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And when a church takes a stand to allow "whosoever will" to come into
the church because they believe it is what Jesus would want, then it
must be prepared to work through the consequences of such a stance.

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Culture warring … iMonk does it well …

BwspencerspeakingFor some time I have been reading Michael Spencer at both Internetmonk.com and the BHT. I once sent an e-mail asking that if i ever had the opportunity to choose a speaker for one of our state events would Michael come. I think his reply was something like, … Continue reading

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Comfort food … Providence or Coincidence …

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My wife rarely gets sick. Sure she comes down with the occasional sore throat  due to allergies. Her asthma can get the best of her from time to time. But stomach virus complete with vo …. You get the picture. I don’t need to spell it out. Monday evening … Continue reading

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