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2011-12-09T07:42:00-07:00

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Vader Did You Know?

Last updated on: December 9, 2011 at 7:42 am By Tim Suttle

Okay – don’t stone me… this is stinking hilarious. Personally, my favorite part is when Yoda’s voice-over inverts the structure to “vader know did you?” I’m also a big fan of the juxtaposition of Luke & Vader cutting off each other’s hands. There are few things I love more than Christmas parodies that are sick and wrong in all of the right ways. The person who made this has way too much time on his hands… and I’m oh so... Read more

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2011-12-06T12:21:00-07:00

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Rob Bell is Stronger

Last updated on: December 6, 2011 at 12:21 pm By Tim Suttle

The announcement of Rob Bell’s recent decision to leave Mars Hill came as no big surprise to most of us. I’ve gotten used to watching pastor’s writing/speaking careers eclipse their life as a pastor. The demands of speaking engagements, travelling, and writing are not that compatible with the demands of leading a local church. It’s hard to find someone who actually writes really well who stays in their parish (so to speak). Most choose to hit the speaking circuit full... Read more

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2011-11-30T08:50:00-07:00

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Joel Osteen Gets Reality Show

Last updated on: November 30, 2011 at 8:50 am By Tim Suttle

Joel Osteen, Mark Burnett Partner For Reality Show About Lakewood Church Mission Trips Why do I get the feeling this was somehow inevitable! Read more

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2011-11-22T13:27:00-07:00

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How to Shrink Your Church

Last updated on: November 22, 2011 at 1:27 pm By Tim Suttle

I’ve got a new article up at the Huffington post called How to Shrink Your Church. It’s re-posted on the Jesus Creed blog where there is a really good discussion happening in the comments. This is certainly touching a nerve with some people. Lots of questions about what faithfulness actually looks like. I say faithfulness is like pornography – it’s difficult to define, but you know it when you see it. Faithfulness defies definition because it is always occasional, local,... Read more

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2011-10-25T18:24:00-06:00

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Mel Gibson / Robert Downey Jr. Video

Last updated on: October 25, 2011 at 6:24 pm By Tim Suttle

So Mel Gibson is on a long losing streak. After separating from his wife of 26 years in 2006, it’s been one embarrassing blunder after another. He’s been arrested and caught saying terribly offensive things. He’s been accused of misogyny, racism, antisemitism, and homophobia, all for good reasons. And when questioned about his actions, his beliefs, his statements, and missteps he has not fared well. The more he stepped in it, the more everyone piled on. One wonders where his... Read more

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2011-10-24T13:46:00-06:00

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With a little help from my friends…

Last updated on: October 24, 2011 at 1:46 pm By Tim Suttle

So, I wrote this book for Cascade books called An Evangelical Social Gospel?: Finding God’s Story in the Midst of Extremes. The book is about the nexus of the personal and corporate aspects of the Christian faith & how they have to be held together in order for Christianity to be intelligible. I’m trying to offer solid theological footing for those who are attempting to envision a different kind of faith-life than the one they grew up with. The writing... Read more

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2011-10-21T09:15:00-06:00

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Mark Driscoll: say it isn’t so

Last updated on: October 21, 2011 at 9:15 am By Tim Suttle

I just read a blog post saying that Mark Driscoll’s church “Mars Hill,” has legally protected the rights of their church name & is seeking legal action to force other churches to stop using that name. I really hope it isn’t true, but it sort of sounds like Driscoll. Hopefully the pastor of the other Mars Hill will scan the cease & desist letter to confirm. Here’s part of the story from the blog: The third Mars Hill I know... Read more

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2011-10-19T17:33:00-06:00

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Spread the Word!

Last updated on: October 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm By Tim Suttle

Hey Friends! My editors at Cascade tell me that one of the best ways to promote your book on Amazon.com is to have people who have read it log on to their Amazon account and write a review. So that’s your assignment for the week! Log onto Amazon.com and find An Evangelical Social Gospel, then write a review! It doesn’t even matter if your review is good or bad – speak your peace! Thanks in advance for helping me to... Read more

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2011-10-17T09:07:00-06:00

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The Vocation of the Church

Last updated on: October 17, 2011 at 9:07 am By Tim Suttle

I’m finishing up reading Walter Brueggemann’s book, “Disruptive Grace,” this morning. Chapter 14 begins with this quotation: Here is an idea about the vocation of the church: To dream the impossible dream; To speak the impossible word; To act the impossible act. Brilliant. Brueggemann is a freak of nature… ts Read more

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2011-10-11T08:55:00-06:00

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I Deny the Resurrection

Last updated on: October 11, 2011 at 8:55 am By Tim Suttle

For a couple of years now I’ve been trying to find some time to read some of what Peter Rollins is writing. I still haven’t gotten around to it, although I’m about to order his newest book. It is called Insurrection: To Believe is Human To Doubt, Divine. Here’s a little clip of his provocative style – let me just say that I love all things British, Scottish, and Irish – so I’m predisposed to think Rollins is brilliant. Plus... Read more

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