Theology

Not Just Tornadoes and Drought – Earthquakes Too

The Oklahoma Geological Observatory reported more than forty earthquakes in the past seven days (to May 12, 2013). Who knew?! Many of these ground-breaking events go unnoticed, except at the point of origin.

We are in tornado season here in flyover country. When these storms fire up my coastal … Continue reading

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Love Re-casts Neighbors, Re-forms Neighborhoods – Dallas Willard

“Incarnation is more than a theological word.” – Dallas Willard

Dallas Willard challenges pastors, and all Christians, to see our love for God as the means that funds our love for others, especially our neighbors. I am glad technology allows the preservation of these memorable moments.

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Learning from James MacDonald – Matthew Paul Turner Ciphers “Resignation”

Matthew Paul Turner is sharper than Jethro Bodine. I suspect even Jethro Bodine could cipher resignation as used by James MacDonald. But, he may not have been as insightful as Matthew Paul Turner,

After reading and rereading what Mr. MacDonald writes in his resignation, I can’t help but

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God Has a Favorite Place on Earth? Tell Us About It Frank Viola

I met Frank Viola in the fall of 2007, in the Bahamas. Since that time I have followed his writing, though not reading every book. Today I purchased a Kindle copy of God’s Favorite Place on Earth. Why? Maybe it is Frank’s adept marketing. He has proven he … Continue reading

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Religion and The New Materialism or, Can I Get a Material Witness?

Religion (always) falls on hard times. No matter how one attempts to rehab religion, and the notion that things need to tie well together, plenty of anecdotal stories emerge that point to how religion may be responsible for how things fall apart. The old materialist critique, and its … Continue reading

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