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Let’s at least get to the table to talk
What I long for is the honest conversation in the church. I want to drop my misconceptions and just invite a conversation. It’s incredibly difficult. For one, I can’t get those things completely out of my head. I have to work harder at simple listening. For another, when people see me, they see my labels. So, because I’m Pentecostal… or…
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Both/And, Part 2
Both-And: Living the Christ-Centered Life in an Either-Or World by Rich Nathan and Insoo Kim has been a refreshing read. It leaves me challenged. Nathan takes on the really hard things we just don’t like to talk about. He discusses reaching out to and loving the homosexual community. There is something for everyone there to love… and hate. His conclusions…
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We May Not Agree, But We Need Not Hate
“If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them!” (Luke 6:27, NLT) I truly enjoy blogging and exchanging ideas. There are quite a few things I choose not to engage in on this particular blog, though I might give it a swing on Facebook. One reason I…
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Breaking Through Barriers
The gospel text for this Sunday is John 4. Jesus encounters the woman at the well. One of the key thoughts this trip through this familiar passage is how Jesus breaks through barriers. The barriers I see in one area concerns us as believers. In reaching out to our world there are barriers that need busting. Jesus demonstrates amazing ability…
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