The latest post at Jesus Shaped Spirituality is a basic discussion of how the New Testament speaks of the church. Remember that most of my writing- aside from podcasts, book reviews and a few odds and ends- will be moving to Jesus Shaped Spirituality. The current address is http://www.jesusshaped.wordpress.com, but JesusShaped.com will be available soon.Continue reading “Jesus Shaped Update: How does the New Testament Speak of the Church?”
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Noted: John Armstrong on The “Easy” God
UPDATE: Trevin Wax posts this Phillip Yancey/Karl Barth quote. “I have learned one absolute principle in calculating God’s presence or absence, and that is that I cannot. God, invisible, sovereign, who according to the psalmist “does whatever pleases him,†sets the terms of the relationship. As the theologian Karl Barth insisted so fiercely, God isContinue reading “Noted: John Armstrong on The “Easy” God”
Sabbatical Journal: Departure
In fifteen minutes, I’ll be on the road to sabbatical week 1 on the campus of Southern seminary. Look for occasional reports here. Look for some of the fruit of my time away at the temporary home of Jesus Shaped Spirituality. Thanks for all the Louisville advice. I’m loaded for bea…..books and coffee. God blessContinue reading “Sabbatical Journal: Departure”
Dear Internet Monk Readers…
UPDATE: Thanks for all the kind comments. I promise to use whatever gifts I have in this medium to continue encouraging all of you on the same journey, even if not the same way. Dear Internet Monk Readers, Over the next few weeks, while I am on sabbatical, I will be deciding the future ofContinue reading “Dear Internet Monk Readers…”
REPOST: Coffee Cup Apologetics 40
Podcast 40 Is Richard Dawkins the best atheism can do? (A review of “The God Delusion Debate” DVD.)
My Worship Gatherings Need A Cool, Hip, Emerging Name
It’s time for audience participation. At the school where I work, we have two weekend worship gatherings. These used to be led by a local church, and so we called them “church.” We have daily “chapel” in the same worship space. These two worship gatherings need a cool, hip, emerging name. Like “Element.” 🙂 GatheringContinue reading “My Worship Gatherings Need A Cool, Hip, Emerging Name”
Too Much Heaven? (3): Heaven and Evangelism
I think it’s telling that the two most prolific evangelism programs in evangelicalism both approach their audience with questions that Jesus never used. “Do you know that God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life?†“If you were to die tonight, and God were to asked you, why should I let youContinue reading “Too Much Heaven? (3): Heaven and Evangelism”
A Response to Nicki: Acceptance (3)
In my last response to commenter Nicki, I want to open up some of the difficulties that flow from her call for embracing homosexuals on the terms which they want. Nicki wrote Until Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender persons are embraced by the Church as another part of God’s wonderful creation, they will not feelContinue reading “A Response to Nicki: Acceptance (3)”
A Response to Nicki (Part 2): The Bible and How We Interpret It
Nicki is a commenter at the post What Do Gays And Lesbians Hear? She made some excellent points that deserve response. I appreciate the constructive conversation, and especially the participation of gay friends. I quote again from Nicki’s comment. Personally, I believe the only way to understand the Bible, is to understand it in theContinue reading “A Response to Nicki (Part 2): The Bible and How We Interpret It”
Responses to Nicki (1)
First, here’s the entire comment from Nicki I am going to be writing about over the next few posts. Michael, While I do appreciate your progressive attitude towards GLBT people, I still find that it sends a very patronizing and negative message to GLBT persons. “I hate the sin, but love the sinner†is almostContinue reading “Responses to Nicki (1)”
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