Diagnosing the Current Normal of the Church: An Interview with Tom Ingram
Is it true the frog does not discern the temperature in the kettle until it is too late? Years ago the answer was, Yes. Today, the answer is No.… Continue reading
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Harbored in the Event (of Unity) or, Inigo Montoya on Semiotics?
Who does not love Inigo Montoya? The accomplished swordsman possessed with avenging his father’s death at the hands of the six-fingered man often questions Vizinni’s use of inconceivable,
… Continue reading Read MoreVizzini: HE DIDN’T FALL? INCONCEIVABLE.
Inigo Montoya: You keep using that word. I do not think it means
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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Listen carefully to the first part of Taryn Simon’s presentation. Then follow as she works through her thesis. There are some important things underlying her project that help us in understanding the nature and benefit of thinking through semiotics.
Symbols and meaning are important. I was certainly struck by … Continue reading
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The Semiotics of the GCR in the SBC
Some semioticians argue meaning is carried in codes. It would be interesting to study the SBC since the CR for just this kind of communication. Many still measure a person’s commitment to the Scriptures in code – inerrancy. The ACP is code for “Who is “getting it done?” Whatever … Continue reading
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