Monthly Archives: December 2014

“Shepherds” Came to Jesus?

Posted on 12/30/2014 by

I was doing other work, but I had to stop when I saw this article about the “shepherds” who came to see Jesus. However, in a biblical times like today, preteen girls are usually shepherds. Sometimes they shepherd with an … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Posts of 2014

Posted on 12/28/2014 by

As many of you know, I am going through chemo for lymphoma. The chemo has been kicking my butt, excuse the terminology, the last few days. It sure makes it hard to blog. I’m reblogging a couple posts from “Not … Continue reading →

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Questioning Our Protestant Tradition of Sola Scriptura

Posted on 12/22/2014 by

I had to reblog this. So well said!

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Creationism vs. Evolution: The Spiritual Argument

Posted on 12/20/2014 by

We’re new creations, not old ones. Who cares how Adam came along? We’re leaving him behind. I want to begin a new thought experiment. Does the New Creation evolve? As I write, I am hooked to four bags of IV … Continue reading →

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The Promise

Posted on 12/19/2014 by

I have been remiss in not giving you a better glimpse of the power of Megan Rebekah Cupit’s retelling of the Nativity story. I’ll let her writing speak for itself. The following is the first two pages of The Promise: … Continue reading →

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The Bible Fact Checker #2: “Word of God”

Posted on 12/19/2014 by

It’s not part of Christian tradition to correct our speech and teaching just because the Bible uses a word or phrase differently than we do. Christianity has no fact checker to make sure the words we use line up with … Continue reading →

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How to Establish a Culture that is Consistent with Your Vision

Posted on 12/18/2014 by

I had set this post aside for later reading. Round 2 of lymphoma chemotherapy turned out to be just that opportunity. This inspired me and convicted me: 1. About my lack of organization 2. About my unwillingness to repeat, repeat, … Continue reading →

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The Bible Fact Checker #1: Preachers

Posted on 12/17/2014 by

Today, one more time, I read a brilliant, educated professor/pastor/national speaker use important biblical terms wrongly. “Wrong” means “not the way the Bible uses them.” I don’t blame them. It’s not part of our tradition to correct our speech and … Continue reading →

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Hope and the Lord of the Rings

Posted on 12/15/2014 by

I rarely reblog, but I just loved this post. Here’s a couple quotes: Sam: It’s like in the great stories Mr. Frodo, the ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were, and sometimes you didn’t want to … Continue reading →

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No Suffering? Is It Even Good?

Posted on 12/08/2014 by

At this moment, but soon to be corrected, I have read only one article by Father Stephen Freeman. This is a brilliant insight into, and antidote to, first-world society and Christianity. That may not be a superb sales line for … Continue reading →

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