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September 2009

September 22, 2009

Perspectives on Baptism: St. Augustine

Some would argue Saint Augustine was the most important theologian in the history of the...

September 21, 2009

A Mystic and A Philosopher Walk Into A Bar

My friend Charlie always talks about a tension he feels when he approaches the subject...

September 20, 2009

FYI – “Oldest Bible” DOES include resurrection

I was recently asked "How are Christians dealing with the resurrection not appearing in the...

September 15, 2009

Preaching – Part 2: Transformative preaching

Another form of preaching is called "Transformative Preaching." In this kind of preaching the focus...

September 11, 2009

Jim Pouillon, a pro-life activist killed

Jim Pouillon, a pro-life activist was killed today in Owosso, Michigan. He was shot this...

September 10, 2009

Obama Health Care Speech: Full Video

I don't care what you think about it. You should watch the speech Obama gave...

September 09, 2009

Eight Noun Rules for Biblical Greek – Billy Kangas

I wrote a song this week for my Greek class. It deals with the Eight...

September 09, 2009

Preaching: invitational preaching

One form of preaching that has captivated the American Religious Landscape for the entire history...

September 05, 2009

Christ and Columbine – A story of redemption

The story is as old as time. From Cane and Able, to the Sicarii and...

September 01, 2009

Only Begotten?

μονογενηες - (Monogenes)The Greek word μονογενηες has long been part of what is often called...

September 01, 2009

Learn The Greek Alphabet in no time!

Last week at North Park I learned the Greek Alphabet as part of my greek...

August 2009

August 27, 2009

Church makes promise to adopt so you don’t abort

"Peachtree Presbyterian Church will care for any newborn baby you bring to this church." Vic...

August 26, 2009

Family Research Counsel’s Tony Perkins and Sojourners’ Rev. Jim Wallis on Health care

This week there was a “face Off” on CNN between the president of Family Research...

August 26, 2009

What is the Role of the Mystic in Study?

The Lord be with you!At seminary I feel the question "What is the Role of...

August 25, 2009

To the CBA: Let’s adopt some standards

This week Jay Bakker brought it to my attention that the “Association for Christian Retail”...

August 25, 2009

Tao of Leadership

I've been staying with the Jesus People (JPUSA) this week and the other night we...

August 24, 2009

Bart Ehrman – The Britney Spears of Biblical Scholars

Everywhere I turn I run into him. His books are always front and center in...

August 21, 2009

350.org

If you haven't heard of it yet it's time you did. 350.org has been showing...

August 19, 2009

JPUSA – Jesus People USA

I have now moved to Chicago.... sort of. This semester I will be studding at...

August 18, 2009

Diana Butler Bass

Last week I picked up Strength for the JourneyStrength for the Journey: A Pilgrimage of...

August 09, 2009

What is God?

I found this video through my friend Khad (pronounced chăd) and it made me really...

August 08, 2009

Legos – Strange Bedfellows to the Bible

Many of you may have seen the Brick testament. It's a common feature on my...

August 05, 2009

Hyphenated Christianity – Do Denominations only have 18 months?

If you haven't listened to the lecture we posted last week by Tickle go to...

August 04, 2009

Have you ever read the whole Bible… Top Ten Tools

I have been reading a book called The Way of a Pilgrim recently. It's a...

August 03, 2009

Could you follow every law in the Bible for a year?

When I drive around I generally like to listen to lectures on religion... My wife on...

July 2009

July 31, 2009

Seven Year Old Steals Car to avoid going to Church!

My mom told me about this last night!eep!

July 31, 2009

Are we in another reformation? – Phyllis Tickle and the rose

I first ran into Phyllis Tickle when I started exploring the liturgy of the hours....

July 30, 2009

How do you picture Jesus

How do you picture Jesus... I found a page that has a nice collection of...

July 26, 2009

Dawkins talks to Alister McGrath

I have watched a lot of videos by Richard Dawkins, this one is actually a...

July 24, 2009

I got Rick-Rolled by the Bible

Were no strangers to love1 John 4:16 - we know and rely on the love...