We are a checklist-driven people. Give us a list of things to accomplish, and we are driven to check off every last one. That’s how we were in school. I have to take algebra to get out of here? Fine, I’ll take algebra. Check. Now that it’s done, I never have to deal with algebraContinue reading “The Grip Is Strong”
Category Archives: Jeff Dunn
A Dog Named Beau
This morning, Damaris shared a poem about taking in creation with the Creator. About relaxing and enjoying what the Lord made for us to enjoy. She suggested we might just take time to scratch a dog’s belly. Lean on a fence post. Do something that is not “productive” or “necessary.” We were encouraged to takeContinue reading “A Dog Named Beau”
Saturday Ramblings 10.15.11
The temperature was a very crisp but pleasant 52 when I went out this morning. Apples line the produce shelves at the grocery. Football is, well, how ’bout them Sooners? Welcome to the falling leaves edition of Saturday Ramblings. This is a time of the week when we sift through the leftovers to see whatContinue reading “Saturday Ramblings 10.15.11”
Open Mic: Is The Virgin Birth Necessary?
As Martha of Ireland walks us through the mysteries of the Rosary, we have visited the topic of the virgin birth of Christ. There have been some comments wondering if it is necessary to believe in the virgin birth in order to be a Christian. I asked a friend what she thought about this. “Yes,”Continue reading “Open Mic: Is The Virgin Birth Necessary?”
The Offensiveness Of The Cross
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? Then is the offense of the cross ceased (Galatians 5:11, KJV). “I know of a church where they no longer speak of the blood of Jesus,” said my friend. She said this church thinks it too outdated. Is speaking of theContinue reading “The Offensiveness Of The Cross”
Open Mic: Do We Need To Vote For A Christian?
I am going to say this right up front. I do not want any comments shilling for a specific candidate, or any comments that put down other candidates. Moderation (once I can get back to my computer) will be strict. Play by the rules, iMonks. Quite a dust storm has erupted from Dallas. No, asContinue reading “Open Mic: Do We Need To Vote For A Christian?”
Another Look: The Bigness Of God
Chaplain Mike is headed for a weeklong retreat at the Abbey of Gethsemani. Let’s be in prayer for our brother as he goes on what will no doubt be an overwhelming encounter with the Lord. Here is another look at my retreat at the Abbey from this past March. JD Silence, it seems, is bigContinue reading “Another Look: The Bigness Of God”
Saturday Ramblings 10.8.11
The Tulsa State Fair is underway, which means two things. No one has yet figured out that Tulsa is not a “state,” and you will breathe more secondhand cholesterol there than the rest of your life combined. Not exactly pining for a Krispy Kreme burger or a slab of fried butter this year, I passedContinue reading “Saturday Ramblings 10.8.11”
Brennan Manning’s Last Words
There is something very haunting about Johnny Cash’s album, Ain’t No Grave. Cash finished recording it just a few days before his death in September, 2003. Listening to tracks on this album, you can hear death in Cash’s voice, making the songs even more poignent than ever. The same can be said of The Wind,Continue reading “Brennan Manning’s Last Words”
Open Mic: The New Apostolic Reformation
C. Peter Wagner was interviewed this week by Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air. Gross is a seasoned interviewer who through kindness draws out what many other interviewers would never even get to in a subject. Perhaps we found out more from Wagner than we ever wanted to hear. Wagner is the leader of theContinue reading “Open Mic: The New Apostolic Reformation”
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