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Monthly Archives: August 2012
My Journey Into the Love of the Triune God
In my seventh decade of life (b. 1949) I now see that my entire life has been a journey, a pathway that I’ve followed by God’s grace, a road that leads home. But home is not in some far off … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Lordship of Christ, Personal, Spirituality
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The Best User-friendly Theology Book in Years
The host pastor for our Chicago ACT 3 Cohort is Rev. Dr. George Byron Koch, pastor of Resurrection Anglican Church in West Chicago. George and I have begun to share this missional-ecumenical journey very deeply. George is the author of … Continue reading
Posted in ACT 3, Biblical Theology, Books, Creeds
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An Opportunity for Training in Healing Prayer
Christians are often tossed back and forth by the biblical idea of physical healing, the role of prayer and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Confusion abounds. Few churches actually equip people to pray for healing and fewer still encourage … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer, Spirituality
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Why Must Christians Defend Jesus By Lopping Off Ears?
My good friend Tom Tollet lives in Memphis (TN) and was one of the very best friends my late mom and dad had in the final years in Memphis, before retiring to Huntsville (AL). Tom has been a friend since … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Current Affairs, Jesus
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Living in God’s Love, Filled with Hope, Facing Great Trials
Jamie Stober describes himself as a newly confessional Lutheran theologian of the armchair variety who is looking forward for the opportunities coming up ahead on the pilgrimage that is the Christian life. He loves Jesus Christ and wants to serve … Continue reading
Posted in God's Character, Love, Personal
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An ACT 3 Luncheon with Brendan Purcell
The last two days I have written blogs about science and creation. I published a review of Brendan Purcell’s new book, From Big Bang to Big Mystery, written by Irish scholar, Dr. Joe McCarroll. I also mentioned that I have … Continue reading
Posted in ACT 3, Biblical Theology, Books, Science
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From Big Bang to Big Mystery (A Review: Part 2)
Yesterday, I published the first part of Dr. Joe McCarroll’s review of Brendan Purcell’s important new book, From Big Bang to Big Mystery. Today I publish the second part of his review. I believe this portion of the review explains … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Theology, Books, Science, Scripture
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From Big Bang to Big Mystery: The Question of Human Origins
I grew up in an ecclesial context that had positively no regard for insights we might gain from evolution. During my student years at Wheaton College I learned to think of creation differently and began to open my mind to … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Theology, Books, Science, Scripture
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The ACT 3 Missional-Ecumenical Cohort Groups 2012
The ACT 3 Missional-Ecumenical Cohort group might be the very kind of leadership training experience that you need to jump start your journey into a new stage of growth. The ACT 3 Cohort is an eight-month learning process than involves … Continue reading
Posted in ACT 3, Discipleship, Missional Church, Missional-Ecumenism
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An Ancient-Modern Way to Equip Transformissional Leadership
Do you long to be a Christ-like peacemaker, a bridge-builder, and a servant-leader? Do you believe that Christ’s kingdom is not about a program but rather about being one with God’s people in a relational unity that leads to deeply shared mission? I have recently shared … Continue reading
Posted in ACT 3, Discipleship, Missional Church, Missional-Ecumenism
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