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God, the Jobs Bill, and Helping Others
It all started with a resolution (H.CON.RES.13) that passed in the House on Tuesday. The roll call was 396-9 in favor of reaffirming the motto “In God We Trust”. I am not sure why the House decided...
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Hipps on Hell
In September, Rob Bell announced that he was stepping down from his role at Mars Hill to pursue work on a TV show with one of the producer/writers of Lost. Teaching Pastor Shane Hipps, a Fuller...
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What’s in a word: Social Justice
This post was originally published on Sept. 19, 2010. I thought exploring the term social justice was worth reviewing again given the nation is dealing with a growing debt problem and a struggling...
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Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Occupy the Bible League [Part 1]
I, Dr. Watson, having recently called upon my friend Sherlock Holmes, found him relaxing on his sofa in the confines of his Baker Street apartment. He was smoking his pipe holding a cup of fresh hot...
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Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Occupy the Bible League [Part 2]
This is the continuation of the story started in part 1. I encourage you to read part 1 if you have not done so already before jumping into the story in this post. “Catch!”, Holmes yelled as he tossed...
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Some thoughts on Chick-fil-A day
Today is the day you have to decide if you are going to Eat Mor Chikin or pass on standing in the long lines. Everyone has expressed an opinion about Chick-fil-A as they become the symbol of...
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How did Jesus show love?
Even though Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day was a couple of days ago there are still lots of people talking about it. In Christian circles there are many voicing concern that we made a “bold mistake” that...
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Social Justice and the Grasshopper
Originally posted on August 18 ,2010 You probably know the fable about the ant and the grasshopper. The ant goes out and works all summer preparing for the future winter while the grasshopper enjoys...
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Thoughts on Gay Marriage, Meat Markets, and Culture Wars
The SCOTUS recently heard oral arguments in two cases related to gay marriage. How they will decide these cases is anyone’s guess, but it is certain that their decisions will influence the national...
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Reading the Bible makes us more Progressive? Really?
Benjamin Corey over at Formerly Fundie offers 10 reasons why reading the Bible makes us (or at least him) more progressive. And Jesus Creed had a lively discussion on this post. In this post I wanted...
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Eating with Sinners
Jesus’ ministry was summed up by the Pharisees in this way (Luke 15:1-2 also Matt 11:19; Luke 7:34). This man receives sinners and eats with them Having assessed Jesus’ approach to ministry, the...
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Treat them as Gentiles and Tax Collectors
There are numerous views on how to interpret Matthew 18:17. Some see Jesus as being inclusive and others as exclusive. This post examines that passage. Continue reading →
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5 Interesting Facts about the Letter from James
The letter from James is “a one-of-a-kind document”, according to scholar and commentator Scot McKnight, with “no real parallel among ancient letters, essays, and homilies.” It is a letter that...
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