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Back in the Saddle

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Jay F Guin

So my hip seems to be better. And I’ve gotten some big projects behind me. And I’m starting a new series called “The Pain of Disappointment.” (Sound familiar?) I’m not sure whether I’ll be keeping up the same pace as … Continue reading →

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A Reader’s Request for Jail Ministry Literature

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — A friend of mine is looking for any suggestions for possible correspondence-based Bible studies or courses that might lend themselves to a prison ministry. Any suggestions, leads, or websites to explore would be appreciated. I figured … Continue reading →

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“Farther Along”

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Jay F Guin

The original, as sung by Johnny Cash, followed by a variation on the theme by Josh Garrels. (You should play Garrels’ version at my funeral. Sheer genius.)

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Bobby McFerrin Sings “Say Ladeo”

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Jay F Guin
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Alabama Graduation Success Rates … and Such Like

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Among the comments lost in the site crash a few weeks ago were comments relating to the graduation rates of University of Alabama football players. The comments are lost, but I distinctly remember promising to post the latest results just … Continue reading →

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Your Friendly Apostate

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Jay F Guin

This is from Royce Ogle, a long-time reader and frequent commenter here — not to mention an accomplished blogger at Grace Digest. Royce writes, I learned this morning that once again a loving brother in Christ has lumped yours truly … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Music: Ed Stetzer Replays the History of Church Music Controversy

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Ed Stetzer, church growth consultant to the Southern Baptist Church, gives a history of church resistance to musical change — “Get rid of that flute at church. Trash that trumpet, too. What do you think we are, pagans?” 200s: Instrumental … Continue reading →

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Jesus and Paul on the Hermeneutics of Sexuality: The Recent Boy Scouts Decision, Part 2

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Jay F Guin

I’m on break, you know — chilling to gospel music and enjoying the comments — as in, you know, letting someone else do most of the writing. At least, that was the idea. You see, I thought this was an … Continue reading →

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“Fix Me, Jesus,” as sung by Queen Latifah

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Jay F Guin

I’d never heard “Fix Me, Jesus” before the Bobby McFerrin version (I bought the album, spirityouall, by the way — how could I resist a “you all”?). As much as I enjoyed the McFerrin version, I wondered what the song would … Continue reading →

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Jesus and Paul on the Hermeneutics of Sexuality: “I’m Gay, but I’m Not Switching to a Church that Supports Gay Marriage”

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Fascinating article by a lesbian who converted from atheism to Catholicism — who chooses to remain Catholic and honor the Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexual activity. Moreover, celibate gay Christians can offer proof that friendship can be real love, and … Continue reading →

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