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Gone to Texas

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Jay F Guin
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Thought Question: Kirktonholme Primary in East Kilbride, Scotland

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Take a moment to read this June 9, 2013 story from the Daily Record newspaper, published in Scotland. And then read this view of the events reported in the Brotherhood News, an electronic news service associated with the more conservative Churches … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Law of Moses (and Grace of God), Part 3 (The Song of Moses)

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Near the end of Deuteronomy, the book records a song sung by Moses to the Israelites just before they cross the Jordan River. We never study the Song of Moses, but it’s a fascinating composition. Moses refers to the Israelite … Continue reading →

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Church Recommendation?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Anyone got a recommendation for a church in the San Diego area? Particularly somewhere near LaJolla?

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The Story: The Law of Moses (and Grace of God), Part 2

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Heart obedience It has often been said that the Law of Moses was about external obedience whereas Christianity is about the heart. It’s just not true — and obviously so — (Deu 6:4-6 ESV)  4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD … Continue reading →

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Surgery and Other Family News

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Jay’s surgery So I’m headed toward back surgery, scheduled for October 29. I’ll be out of commission for two to four weeks after that. Three years ago, I had the same surgery — an L5-S1 fusion — and it has … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Law of Moses (and Grace of God), Part 1

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Jay F Guin

The Law of Moses has a pretty bad reputation among Christians, mainly due to a misunderstanding of Paul on a few points, I think. And so today’s the day that we rehabilitate the Torah. First, “Torah” doesn’t so much mean … Continue reading →

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Deacons: Closing Argument

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Jay F Guin

I’m an elder, but I was a deacon before that, and for quite a long time — although I really can’t remember when I became a deacon. It was that long ago. I don’t disrespect deacons as such. I mean, … Continue reading →

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Oops

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Jay F Guin

For reasons I cannot explain, WordPress posted an article I was in the middle of typing — dealing with academia and publishing. It was not finished. It was not 2% finished. Don’t bother reading. If I get it finished and if … Continue reading →

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Deacons: Why I Disagree with the Traditional Views, Part 5 (An Honorific Title? Deacons Without Jobs?)

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Continuing to consider our traditions with regard to deacons — 7. “Deacon” is an honorific title. By “honorific,” I mean a title that causes one to write home to mom. Or let me put it this way. Imagine an elders … Continue reading →

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