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Thought Question: On the Advantages of Never Punting

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jay F Guin
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Paul and the Faithfulness of God: The New Perspective

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We are considering N. T. Wright’s newly released Paul and the Faithfulness of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God) — a massive and masterful consideration of Paul’s theology. Beginning around page 110, Wright re-argues the case for the so-called … Continue reading →

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Surgery: Status

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Recovery continues, but I’ve been finding it difficult to write. Too tired and too many pain meds. There are hours during the day while I feel much better, but most of the time, I’m pretty beat. And so it may … Continue reading →

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The Faithfulness of God: From the Journal of Onesimus

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Journal, Day 1 My master has gone insane! I realize that a slave has no call on his master. It’s not my place to argue or to take a position. But my master bought me, and he trained me as … Continue reading →

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Paul and the Faithfulness of God: Philemon as Guide

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We are considering N. T. Wright’s newly released Paul and the Faithfulness of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God) — a massive and masterful consideration of Paul’s theology. The title Let’s start with the title: Paul and the Faithfulness … Continue reading →

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Surgery: Further on Recovery; Jay’s Reading List

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Leg pain continues to be an issue, but the pain is getting better. The biggest problem is that it keeps me from walking as much as I need to in order to get well. Mornings are pretty much shot — … Continue reading →

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Rerun: Communion Meditation: A Lesson from an Eight-Year Old

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Jay F Guin

[This story is true. And here end the reruns. I hope I’m well enough to post now …] I was baptized when I was eight. I was short for my age, skinny, and proudly wore a butch cut. The kids … Continue reading →

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Rerun: Faith Lessons by Ray Vander Laan: The Fifth Cup

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Jay F Guin

[Obviously enough, I’m not only a Ray Vander Laan fan, his speaking and writing have greatly influenced me, teaching me to dig deeply into the Old Testament and the history and culture behind the New Testament. I’ve learned a lot … Continue reading →

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Surgery: the Recovery

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Here’s the text of an email I sent to everyone at my office earlier today: _____________________ Surgery was very successful. Both the leg pain and muscle spasms went away immediately after surgery. I was discharged from the hospital 3 days … Continue reading →

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Rerun: Communion Meditations: On Breaking Bread

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Jay F Guin

[Most of my most popular posts are communion meditations. And for some reason, their popularity peaks on Saturday nights. I try to be very brief — contrary to my nature — because I know that I’m not the point of … Continue reading →

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