N.T. Wright suggests the Church, and so its people, should be for the world today in the same way Jesus was for Israel. Now that does not mean Jesus was not for the world. What it does imply is that in its proper context Messiah was for Israel. Situated … Continue reading
Read MoreA friend tipped me off to this website where for a fee those who follow the eschatological view which includes a rapture may feel a sense of confidence about their pets. I could not help but think we might do well to listen to our critics to see how … Continue reading
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I recall an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. (How about that season premiere on grief?) Meredith was “fine.” Now really she was not “fine.” But when asked how she was doing, she said, “fine.” So often did Meredith say “fine” that it no longer meant anything.
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Read MoreWalking down Creek Street in Ketchikan, Alaska provided a great view of the running of the Salmon. While I am not sure which variety we watched, it was clear they had made a long journey against the flow.… Continue reading
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Emily is spot on …
I mentioned Emily in a note last week. Today I read her move to work toward a PhD at the University of Dayton. She so nails Southern Baptist dialogue on things theological.
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