Tag Archive: Church

Unity? What Will I Do? – Thoughts from the Edge

A certain perception of unity often leaves people critical of Christianity. The varieties of Christian denominations dwarf Basking Robins 31 flavors. In fact, just the varietals of Baptists leave people spinning as to why so many. Most people consider this an expression of the divisive nature of people. To be sure there is some truth ...

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Conveyed Truth, Expressed Love – Thoughts from the Edge

There is little doubt Peter's experience with Cornelius brought the reality of reconciliation in Jesus to bear on his understanding of the way the world works. Old lines had been crossed. Former systems keeping people ...

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Lent and Our Mind – Thoughts from the Edge

The coming week in the Christian calendar offers an illustration of dissonance. Hallelujahs ring for the One who altered the human experience of many maimed physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Jeers dominate the scene just days later. ...

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Narratives and Traditions – Brian McLaren on a New Christianity

Seems like every time Brian McLaren writes a new book it stirs the senses and sensibilities of many. Today marked the release of A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith. Another NKOC. I don't have a copy ...

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Stetzer on The Exchange

How do you coach pastors who clamor for time you do not have? You create a webcast and exchange phone conversations for a webcam and a chat box and call it The Exchange with ...

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Toxic Churches? Toxic People? Not All of Us

Over the past couple of weeks I have read or listened to paradoxical stories. On the one hand I have read how some have been treated in the Church. By "in the Church" I mean to say there are some who are "in the Church" who treat others "in the Church" poorly. Our ...

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Another Way to Describe the Cultural Captivity of the Church

"You should get your Master's degree outside the South." I still hear Dr. Soden's advice as though yesterday, though 24 years ago. These words remind me of how accommodating we are when it comes to our surroundings. I stayed in the "South" and earned two more degrees. During a conference for post-graduates at SWBTS in the ...

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Riddle Me An Experience In the Economy of the Church

I have been listening to Leonard Sweet's So Beautiful. David Phillips does a good job reviewing the book here. I confess I prefer print and paper. The thought of a Kindle has intrigued me. But, I like paper and print. Bibliophiles love books in their hands, on their shelves, and in their homes. ...

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Horne Notes a Take On Against Christianity

Good conversation partners are hard to come by, especially when it comes to theology. Mark lived in Minco, just west of Tuttle. He pastored a small PCA church. Mark moved to St. Louis and we rarely connect. But, I do read his blog and keep track of his goings on. For some time he has ...

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Paul Offers Thoughts from the way of the Church Fathers

His posts may be few and far between, but when he offers something  to read one would be helped by reading.

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