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Peanut Butter-n-Jelly and Theological Conversations, Part 2

Mack and I came about faith a bit differently. I grew up less than a block from the local Southern Baptist Church we attended as a family. We three boys made “professions of faith” early on. (This summer I hope to write a series that would be something like … Continue reading

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Early video of Soularize

Escaping Nassua before Noel stranded us for a few days left us scrambling and tired. I have a number of posts to put up regarding the event and content. For now find that Christian, one of pastoral team members at the NPCC, offered a recap video with music provided … Continue reading

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Lexically challenged … Institutions and Communities …

Sin"We need to hear more about sin and the cross." Interesting claims iterated during Holy Week. When a person wants to hear more about sin just what does that mean? Lexically we often race to define sin. "Missing the mark," serves us until we define "mark." Contextually in our … Continue reading

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The Edge of the Inside … Pt.2

radical-grace.jpg“A door keeper must love both the inside and the outside of his or her group, and know how to move between these two loves.” (Radical Grace, April-June 2006,p.3)

Theology is not merely shaped by academic environs. The most precise articulations often betray the complexity of practical applications. Thinking … Continue reading

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When the narrative teaches subversively …

Once_upon_hiGrowing up I loved a good mystery. I recall reading on Wednesday nights while my parents attended choir practice at church. Following the story lines were simple as I reflect on it today. I am left wondering if the writer intended something deeper than simply discovering "whodunnit."

Years later … Continue reading

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