Growing up talk of “spiritual warfare” tended toward the demonic menaces of “spirit beings” aligned with Satan. I recall hearing Sam Cathey preach at our State Evangelism Conference in the early 1980’s. His stories of encountering the demonic sent chills down the spine. We left charged to understand, “We … Continue reading
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A couple of years ago I purchased a Dewalt cordless power tool set. Each of the tools is powered by the same battery. Working on various projects requires little more than slipping the battery from the circular saw and into the drill driver. The synergism of the relationship between … Continue reading
(I read an invitation to get a copy of Paul Louis Metzgerâ??s Consuming Jesus: Beyond Race and Class Divisions in a Consumer Church on another blog. I wrote for a copy and received a copy of the â??first corrections draft.â? My formative years in ministry took place during the … Continue reading
Read MoreIn May I posted on the “Not for Sale Campaign.” Yesterday morning a brief AP story notes to be wary of adoptions in Guatemala. We know of a couple of children adopted from Guatemala who are blessings to their families and to our church. Despite these … Continue reading
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Consuming Jesus by Metzger, Chapter 3
Good “Witches” and Bad “Witches” dominate(d) many a youngsters imagination. The classic “Wizard of Oz” portrayed the “Wicked Witch of the West” as a “fallen power.” She used her powers to oppress and dominate. C.S. Lewis’ Witch and her fascination with the magic inscribed on the stone table form … Continue reading
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