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Category Archives: Theology
Resurrection: Series at Wineskins: Part 3 is posted
Part 3 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 3: Bodies in the afterlife? For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Resurrection, Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. Resurrection, Part 1: A … Continue reading
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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins
Part 2 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. This continues the series beginning with Resurrection, Part 1: A Definition. The rest will appear every other day.
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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins
I’ve just begun posting a 9-part series on the resurrection at Wineskins. I know that sounds like a lot, but the topic covers not only the resurrection of Jesus but also the general resurrection of the saints. I delve into … Continue reading
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Final Post on Inerrancy Up at Wineskins
Just posted the final installment on inerrancy (midnight snack). Here are links to the entire series: first (appetizer) second (entree) third (dessert) fourth (coffee) fifth (midnight snack)
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Third and Fourth Posts on Inerrancy Up at Wineskins
Just posted the third (dessert) and fourth (coffee) installments of a five-part series on inerrancy over at Wineskins.
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Second Post Up at Wineskins on Inerrancy
Just posted the second of a five-part series on inerrancy over at Wineskins.
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New Post Up at Wineskins on Inerrancy
Just posted the first of a five-part series on inerrancy over at Wineskins.
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On Story: Leadership and Family
Several years ago, I wrote a review on Donald Miller’s A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life. Miller is also the author of Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality. A Million Miles … Continue reading
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On Story: Three Smooth Stones
Let’s talking about congregational leadership. I will, once again, shamelessly rip off the writings of Mark Love, this time from a post “Three Smooth Stones: Action-Reflection-Articulation.” What he describes is absolutely typical of every church everywhere:
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On Story: On Living a Bigger Story, by Mark Love
So I’ve been wandering all over the intellectual plain to say this: We need a better story. Our churches need better stories. And we individually and as families need better stories. We church leaders need to learn how to tell … Continue reading
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