Spirituality
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Who woulda thunk it? This Ross Douthat column in the New York Times reflects on the popularity of so many mystical practices, but it has its downside. We are dabbling in so many things, we are diving into nothing. We are not fully entering into ANY of the practices, so we might think we are… Read more
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In spite of bad theology (see previous post), and the moral arguments we COULD have, what is obviously needed now is action. Please join me, if you have not already, in sending support to Haiti relief. If you are looking for reputable organizations, please try here or here. There are so many others, but if… Read more
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I had finished my message for Sunday morning when I ran across this great column by Mark Galli. I wish I had come across it before writing my message. I could have printed this off and just read it! My text for the day is Luke 2:22-40, the story of Simeon and Anna. Here are… Read more
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One phenomenon that came and went before I knew anything was some “revival” in Lakeland, FL. By the time I heard anything about it, it was over. The controversial leader of the event was already leaving, talked about a “leave of absence” from ministry, then divorced his wife and married an intern. As a Pentecostal,… Read more
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This story in USA Today was interesting for several reasons. For many, it’s always fun to show how Christianity seems to be “waning.” People aren’t going to church as much, etc. “the challenge to Christianity … does not come from other religions but from a rejection of all forms of organized religion,” the report concludes.… Read more
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This story in USA Today was interesting for several reasons. For many, it’s always fun to show how Christianity seems to be “waning.” People aren’t going to church as much, etc. “the challenge to Christianity … does not come from other religions but from a rejection of all forms of organized religion,” the report concludes.… Read more
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This article from Great Britain has some interesting thoughts about selfish capitalism. There are things I so deeply appreciate about the Roman Catholic Church. There is a sense of calling people back to what is biblical. (I will admit that even that call can seem hypocritical at times when one looks at the splendor of… Read more
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Amazing Worship Video! Read more
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Amazing Worship Video! Read more
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I was reading an interview with a pastor named Bob Roberts. A comment he made struck home with me, so here it is: How did church planting become important to you? Years ago, I was at a point of growing our church big. I was concerned about how fast we could get there. We relocated,… Read more
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