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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Donald G. Bloesch: On the Death of My Friend
Donald G. Bloesch, a prominent evangelical theologian who was an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, passed away last Tuesday, August 24. This news deeply moved me since Dr. Bloesch was one of my most trusted and beloved … Continue reading
Posted in ACT 3, Death, Personal, Theology
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Do You Know Who Is and Is Not a Real Christian?
One of the most common responses I have run into about my thesis regarding missional-ecumenism comes down to this question: “I cannot cooperate with churches and people who are not Christian!” If it were only this simple. You know who … Continue reading
Digital Books, the Internet and the Future
I am both a reader and a writer. I once had an immense library but I have sold about 60% of it in the last four years. I sold some of my best books earlier this year, removing about 35-40% … Continue reading
The Uncertainty Principle
There is a theory, or model, in economics called “the uncertainty principle.” Such a cycle comes about when companies and small businesses are not convinced that it is a good time to invest and grow a business. Now I am … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, Wealth
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Reforming the Home Church
Yesterday I reported on the growing home church movement and gave some reasons why this development is happening. I have to say that I see this movement in a more positive light than some I know but I believe the … Continue reading
Posted in American Evangelicalism, Missional Church, The Church
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A Parody That Rocks
North Point Church in Atlanta is one of the better known mega-churches in America. Led by Andy Stanley the church is known for taking the gospel seriously. It is also a church that is not afraid to look at a … Continue reading
Posted in American Evangelicalism, Emergent Church, Humor
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The Home Church Movement
There seems to be little doubt that the “home church,” or the informal church that meets in the houses of participants, is growing across America. The Barna Group estimates that between 6 and 12 million people now attend a home … Continue reading
Posted in American Evangelicalism, Missional Church, The Church
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How Does Changing the Law Impact Marriage?
Does changing the law about marriage, to include gay marriage as a legal norm, have any bearing on the culture in general, and one man/one woman marriage in particular? I argued yesterday that it does and I believe many of … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality, Marriage & Family
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Will Same-Sex Marriage Undermine Your Marriage and Family?
Would the legalization of gay marriage affect traditional marriage in America? Note carefully the question I’ve actually posed here. Mine is not a moral question, in and of itself, but a pragmatic and philosophical question. “What would happen to the … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality, Marriage & Family
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The Value and Importance of the Apostles Creed
The most commonly asked question I have received about missional-ecumenism, at least from many conservative Christians, is this: “How can we work together with other Christians if we do not agree on essential Christian doctrine?” Added to this is the … Continue reading
Posted in Missional-Ecumenism
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