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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Governing is Always Difficult
Yesterday I reviewed the documentary film, Client 9. Today I reflect, albeit much more briefly, on the problem of politics and governance in our nation. I recently saw a series of historical films on the Roman Empire. I became interested … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
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The "Syllabus and Plan for a Life Long Learning Experience in Missional-Ecumenism
What follows is a “working document.” This means that everything in this new program is still being tweaked, including the reading assignments. This cohort is not designed for pastors, missionaries and teachers alone. In fact, my deepest desire is that … Continue reading
Introducing a Life-long Learning Cohort in Living the Transformative Kingdom Mission of Jesus
For several years, if not for several decades, I have had a growing desire to equip a group of leaders to grasp and put into practice the principles that I teach about the gospel of the kingdom of God, missional-ecumenism … Continue reading
Are Christians Effective in Making New Disciples?
I ponder this question every day: “Are we being effective in making new disciples?” And even more to the point, “Are most churches effective in reaching people with the good news and teaching them how to follow Jesus 24/7 in … Continue reading
Friday Night Lights
Readers know that I am an amateur film and television critic. I have especially enjoyed some of the better dramatic TV series that have been done since 2005. The British action series MI-5 is one of my favorites. But I … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Television
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What I’m Still Learning About Facebook, Twitter and the Social Media
Like so many of you I’ve had an on-again/off-again relationship with Facebook and Twitter. I have used them both, with some degree of enjoyment and encouragement. I particularly enjoy reading subjects that interest me when I have time to wait … Continue reading
Posted in Social Networking
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America the Beautiful or The Star Spangled Banner?
A friend just sent me a link to this story on the web from The Sporting News. (Be sure to read the many comments that follow or you will not understand my reason for posting this story.) The question of … Continue reading
Creation, Science and the Human Genome
Recent polls by Gallup and the Pew Research Center find that four out of 10 Americans believe that the creation accounts in Genesis 1-3 are to be read quite literally. In fact, it is safe to say that a literal … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Theology, Science
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Senator Mark Hatfield: RIP
The death of former Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon, on August 7, reminded me of just how influential this incredibly thoughtful and seriously devout man was for my journey of faith. While I never shared every view that Hatfield held … Continue reading
How Rapture Fever Harms the Church
I grew up on the idea that Christ’s coming again at the end of this age was in two parts. First, he came to take the church away (cf. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). Second, he came seven years later, after The … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, Eschatology, The Church
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