Denominational Commentary

Subverting the Empire … Living Counter-Intuitive Values …

January 23, 2007 Todd Littleton Christ Following, Church, Current Affairs, Denominational Commentary, Jesus, Missional, Politics, Religion, Social Commentary

OklahomanAccording to an AP article on the front page of The Oklahoman young people grow more materialistic. Seems since 1966 incoming college freshmen consider financial prosperity very important. Pew Research Center indicated 80 percent of 18-to 25-year-olds ranked getting rich as their top priority.

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Possible? Dsirable? …

November 19, 2006 Todd Littleton Christ Following, Current Affairs, Denominational Commentary

Paul noted the tone toward bloggers at some recent meetings among Southern Baptists in Texas. Regardless of what one thinks of the role of the Internet in denominational "goings on" one cannot but think what kind of constructive ways the medium may be used to foster cooperation for the … Continue reading

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Central authorities, connectionalism and trust …

November 13, 2006 Todd Littleton Church, Current Affairs, Denominational Commentary

Today begins the Annual meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Early this morning I read my mentor’s words regarding the goings on in the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Rick used to be employed by the BGCT and if you peruse his blog you will find some … Continue reading

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Haggard over it all …

November 6, 2006 Todd Littleton Christ Following, Church, Current Affairs, Denominational Commentary, Personal, Politics, Religion, Social Commentary

Word play is often a device to capture the imagination and draw attention. As many, I have read the "breaking news" and the many "blog responses" regarding Ted Haggard, his life, ministry and family. For several days I have resisted the urge to write thinking others may well have … Continue reading

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Fallacies, questions and discoveries … Watch Out for the Slide! …

October 30, 2006 Todd Littleton Christ Following, Church, Current Affairs, Denominational Commentary, Personal, Religion

Nearly one year ago La Conchita experienced a mudslide. The creator of the website who took the picture posted here noted,

It just came to my attention that many people are
viewing this website. The first 12 photos are from the morning of Jan.
10 and show the

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