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Wright-ing Land

Led Zepplin hit upon our human language dilemma in the rock classic, Stairway to Heaven,

There’s a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure

‘Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.

In a tree by the brook, there’s a songbird who sings,

Sometimes all

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The SBC Land Slide or, Why Dr. Land is Not the Issue

Differentiation requires attentiveness. Sometimes clarity helps. Yesterday a concerned interlocutor appraised my Out Land Ish post as an attack on a brother. The truth of the matter is I really did, and do, wish to suggest there is a better way to apologize. And, that when we offer more … Continue reading

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The Narrow Gate – A Story of Hope

We followed the footpath from the soccer field. It is the dry season in Guatemala. We navigated the trail with ease. We passed through the narrow gate and on a bit further. Soon three structures came into view. A large family shared the two living spaces. Corn was stored … Continue reading

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How Far Does Love God Down? Weekly Video

My friend Travis Reed interviewed Dr. John Perkins and asked a great question, “How far does love go down?” Christians often live thinking about the limits of their love in light of the unlimited love of God. We may need to put ourselves in the place of Perkins’ granddaughter … Continue reading

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Lepers, Jesus, and Material Reality Or, for The Chairman of the Board

Jesus lived in a material world. His way challenged the “as is” structures of the day. Traveling those ancient roads Jesus encountered damaged life and those who inhabited damaged life described in the Gospels as, “they brought their sick to be healed.”

Christian vocabularies among various Evangelical groups tend … Continue reading

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