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2018-06-16T14:13:07-05:00

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Cosmos Reborn by John Crowder

Last updated on: June 16, 2018 at 2:13 pm   By Jim Erwin

Cosmos Reborn by John Crowder Cosmos Reborn by John Crowder is a book that will challenge your entire view about God. While Crowder is in the mystic camp of Christian theology, he does present ideas which challenge and probably improve on the standard evangelical position. The book’s most important chapter, in my opinion, is Chapter 2 “The Case for a Loving God: The Lie of Penal Substitution.” He challenges the notion that a loving God could be so cruel in... Read more

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2018-06-14T22:51:20-05:00

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Theology From Exile Volume 2 – The Year of Matthew: Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary for an Emerging Christianity by Sea Raven

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 10:51 pm   By Jim Erwin

  Theology from Exile Volume 2 – The Year of Matthew: Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Theology from Exile Volume 2 – The Year of Matthew: Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary is a worthwhile read. Sea Raven has written a commentary for the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL). This Progressive Christian commentary is made in a similar format as other commentaries based on the RCL. There are readings for each Sunday (which can be used individually or in combination).... Read more

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2014-04-28T02:04:16-05:00

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God’s Gay Agenda by Sandra Turnbull

Last updated on: April 28, 2014 at 2:04 am   By Jim Erwin

God’s Gay Agenda by Sandra Turnbull God’s Gay Agenda by Sandra Turnbull was a frustrating read. I realize that when I review books like this, it can be controversial. As a committed conservative Christian, I may be asked from time to time to speak about, and review ideas about which I disagree. This is one of those ideas. The premise of the book (based on the author’s personal experience) is that God does have an agenda for gays and lesbians.... Read more

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2018-06-16T14:14:54-05:00

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The Story Lives: Leading a Missional Revolution by Henriët Schapelhouman

Last updated on: June 16, 2018 at 2:14 pm   By Jim Erwin

The Story Lives: Leading a Missional Revolution by Henriët Schapelhouman   Henriët Schapelhouman has written a book which will help enable every Christian to use their story as part of the great story of Jesus Christ. She says that your story is very important. The Bible is a story – a story of God and His people. Since we are people, we are called to share that story. Schapelhouman challenges every Christian to look at how each of us is... Read more

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2018-06-16T23:09:01-05:00

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Death Dance by Wade Nolan

Last updated on: June 16, 2018 at 11:09 pm   By Jim Erwin

Death Dance by Wade Nolan Death Dance by Wade Nolan is a series of real stories shared by the author Wade Nolan. He shares his real-life dangerous experiences. He shares a series of stories over seventeen chapters. All of them are full of danger, adventure, and excitement. These stories will keep your attention as you read through the book. You won’t want to put the book down. While the stories in the book is a great read, the most important chapter... Read more

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2014-04-26T19:15:28-05:00

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John 20:19-31 Moving Toward the Great Commission of God

Last updated on: April 26, 2014 at 7:15 pm   By Jim Erwin

John 20:19-31 Moving Toward the Great Commission of God  The Great Mission of God has in many churches gone from the Great Commission to the Great Omission. What do I mean by this? We spend less time reaching out to people who need Jesus and we spend too much time playing church and doing our own thing. What prevents me from moving to the Great Commission of God? Let’s first look at what the Great Commission is, and then we... Read more

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2018-06-17T17:40:27-05:00

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Science Watch: US Navy Cracks New Renewable Energy Technology

Last updated on: June 17, 2018 at 5:40 pm   By Jim Erwin

Science Watch: US Navy Cracks New Renewable Energy Technology As the video above shows, the United States Navy has developed a technology which converts seawater into fuel. According to IBT, this is a game changer: The development of a liquid hydrocarbon fuel could one day relieve the military’s dependence on oil-based fuels and is being heralded as a “game changer” because it could allow military ships to develop their own fuel and stay operational 100 percent of the time, rather... Read more

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2018-06-16T22:17:34-05:00

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Science Watch: Tiny power generator runs on spit

Last updated on: June 16, 2018 at 10:17 pm   By Jim Erwin

Science Watch: Tiny power generator runs on spit Science Watch: Tiny power generator runs on spit is a science watch post about how a generator can run on body fluids like spit. According to an article in the Penn State News, scientists have now found a way to power all kinds of microbial fuel cells with our own saliva. Microbial fuel cells create energy when bacteria break down organic material producing a charge that is transferred to the anode. “By producing... Read more

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2014-04-25T02:57:32-05:00

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Thinking Naughty Thoughts by Johan van der Merwe

Last updated on: April 25, 2014 at 2:57 am   By Jim Erwin

Thinking Naughty Thoughts by Johan van der Merwe The author challenges the traditional understanding of the church. His approach is clearly postmodern. He questions every segment and aspect of the church. Mr. van der Merwe is interested more in questions and responses than monologue and answers. He believes that true Christian change is not confined to church tradition. In seven chapters, the author raises questions about belonging to a local church, observing the Lord’s Supper, church leadership structures, tithing, preaching,... Read more

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2014-04-25T02:09:50-05:00

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Quality Research Papers by Nancy Jean Vyhmeister

Last updated on: April 25, 2014 at 2:09 am   By Jim Erwin

I found this book, Quality Research Papers, a very thorough guide to anyone who plans to do research and write reports. The book walks the reader through every step of the research process. The author describes with examples the types of research papers to write.  As a writer, I found the section on finding resources online very helpful. However, since the book was written, there are probably many more websites and online tools available for use. The author does acknowledge... Read more

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