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Why I am an Ally – Ministry That Helps

I have been blessed with a significant number of friends who are, or have been, Pastors and leaders within their churches. These are men and women that I respect and hold in high regard. Most of them are Canadian, and most of them are what I would term “moderate evangelicals”. My moderate I would meanContinue reading “Why I am an Ally – Ministry That Helps”

Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 5- Adam, Eve, and History

Mere Science and Christian Faith: Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 5- Adam, Eve, and History We are reviewing the book, Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona, subtitled Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults. Today we look at Chapter 5- Adam, Eve, and History. Cootsona starts the chapter citingContinue reading “Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 5- Adam, Eve, and History”

Another Look: Shirley

One of our team members said that Shirley “died of loneliness.” She had family, and whenever I met them they seemed to be attentive to her. I never heard her speak a word against them. But none of them were able to care for her in her final season of life. When Shirley first cameContinue reading “Another Look: Shirley”

Genesis: Where It All Begins (3)

Genesis: Where It All Begins (3) God’s Good Creation Many students of the Bible think that Genesis 1, with its intricate structure, repetition, and the heightened character of its language, may represent an ancient liturgy confessing faith in the Creator God. If it is, then the refrain, repeated seven times, is captured in these verses:Continue reading “Genesis: Where It All Begins (3)”

Monday with Michael Spencer: “I Miss You” (A Lament)

Monday with Michael Spencer “I Miss You” (A Lament) How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? • Psalm 13:1-2 • • • I miss you, God.Continue reading “Monday with Michael Spencer: “I Miss You” (A Lament)”

Sunday with Ron Rolheiser: Don’t Be Mystically Tone-Deaf

Sunday with Ron Rolheiser Don’t Be Mystically Tone-Deaf …Mysticism is as real as science. But that’s not easy to understand or believe. We live in a world where what is real is reduced to what is physical, to what can be empirically measured, seen, touched, tasted, smelled. Today the physical is what’s real, massively, imperialistically.Continue reading “Sunday with Ron Rolheiser: Don’t Be Mystically Tone-Deaf”

The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 21, 2018

The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 21, 2018 Anyone need a little respite from all the noise of this week? Ho-o-oly cow! Welcome to the table where no political talk is allowed today. If you’re like me you’ve had enough of that in the past several days to last a lifetime. Instead, we’re going toContinue reading “The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 21, 2018”

There is a Boat in my Backyard too

The Ally series will continue next week One of Michael Spencer’s most poignant posts was about a boat that sat in his backyard, a constant reminder of the relationship that he did not have with his father. There is a boat in my backyard too. A sixteen foot, red fiberglass canoe. We bought it 40Continue reading “There is a Boat in my Backyard too”

Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 4- On a Crash Course with Hermeneutics

Mere Science and Christian Faith: Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 4- On a Crash Course with Hermeneutics We are reviewing the book, Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona, subtitled Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults. Today we look at Chapter 4- On a Crash Course with Hermeneutics. IContinue reading “Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 4- On a Crash Course with Hermeneutics”

Another Look: Marge’s Funeral Service

Note: Last week, I re-posted the story of “Joe and Marge.” This post, also from 2012, is the follow-up to that piece. • • • I am glad I had the opportunity to meet many of you today. I am also glad i got to watch the video with pictures of Marge from her lifeContinue reading “Another Look: Marge’s Funeral Service”