July 2009
21 posts
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Joy
Wherein we have the pleasure of Angie and...
Church for Atheists
It is hard running a church for atheists. That demographic is by definition not really interested in church, and churchy folks think they have already figured out everything I might have to say, especially the more I try to communicate with those with whom they do not agree.
I realized tonight that I subconsciously run a church for atheists. I care more about what they think than what Christians...
Feminists for Life →
“Abortion is a reflection that we have not met the needs of women.”
(via @BillyKangas)
Homeless atheist leaves behind $4 million estate,... →
The headline alone should make you want to read this.
(via @denyreligion)
I Got Rick-Rolled by the Bible →
Perfect.
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Love Endures
Wherein we find the connection...
“Passion has little to do with euphoria and everything to do with patience. It is...”
– Daphne Kaplan, The Courage to Withstand
Stop Bringing Your Bible to Church →
Without printed words to guide me, I felt a bit helpless at first, like a kid’s first attempt at riding a bike without training wheels. But after a few tries, my mind seemed to put back online a tool it hadn’t used since I was a kid — my imagination.
I, for one, pay way too much attention to the printed (or displayed) words than their sound and impact on my heart. Give it a try. You may...
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Grace and Atheism
Wherein we ponder God’s...
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Adventures in Faith: Going Beyond Dead Ends
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Admit It →
Donald Miller says that he will not follow anybody who cannot admit a mistake.
Throughout the ages, Christians have been more than comfortable admitting their humanity, almost as a reference to God’s goodness. Until, that is, western civilization and, perhaps, the commercialization of our culture. Now Jesus is a product, and we sell him, and if we are selling a product, the product better...
“As long as you notice, and have to count the steps, you are not yet dancing but...”
– C. S. Lewis
Love Too Much
How does one show grace without antinomianism? My secret? I would rather show too much grace than not enough. That usually takes me pretty far.
If God calls you into ministry, it will be hard to escape the call. Part of any ministry is going to be doubt and temptation. In my opinion, the biggest temptation you will face if you have not already is to become legalistic. Fight this unto your death....
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“Imagination does not breed insanity. Exactly what does breed insanity is reason....”
– G. K. Chesterton
(via Aideen Johnston)
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First Communion
The first ever communion service...