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January 2018

January 16, 2018

Musings on “Creation out of Nothing”

Too many Christians have given up the traditional concept that God created everything outside himself...

January 11, 2018

How Much Change in Church Life is too Much?

This is a trend growing exponentially—local congregations being “led” (that is, looking to) a Christian...

January 08, 2018

Thoughts and Reflections on the 25th Anniversary of the Branch Davidian Tragedy in Waco, Texas

2018 marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most horrific tragedies in recent American...

January 04, 2018

Why Become Roman Catholic? A Response to Christian Smith and Others

Why Become Roman Catholic? A Response to Christian Smith and Others Don’t get me wrong;...

January 01, 2018

Thoughts about the Future on New Year Day 2018

One thing my study of the history of Christian thought has taught me is never...

December 2017

December 28, 2017

America has Become a Mission Field

America itself should now be viewed as a mission field.

December 23, 2017

Is There a Valid “Ethics of Distress?”

Is There a Valid “Ethics of Distress?” Thoughts about Philosopher-Theologian Paul Ricoeur I am often...

December 19, 2017

Against Creedalism: Why I am a “Confessing Christian” but not a Creedal Christian

Against Creedalism: Why I am a “Confessing Christian” but not a Creedal Christian My immediately...

December 16, 2017

Can Authentic Christianity Exist without Cognitive Truth Claims (Doctrines)?

Can our Christian unity exist and thrive without unifying cognitive beliefs (doctrines)?

December 12, 2017

Thinking of Creation with Imagination

Thinking of Creation with Imagination (A Brief Musing by Bev Mitchell) (What follows here is...

December 10, 2017

Book Recommendations: Most Important Books for Seminary Students and Books that Have Influenced Me Most

Book Recommendations: Most Important Books for Seminary Students and Books that Have Influenced Me Most...

December 07, 2017

How an Old Religious Idea “Trickles Down” into Contemporary American Politics

How an Old Religious Idea “Trickles Down” into Contemporary American Politics One of my observant...

December 03, 2017

How Should Christians Celebrate “Christmas?”

During the last few years I have noticed this happening: An easy tendency to capitulate...

November 2017

November 29, 2017

Are American Evangelicals “Reinventing” Christianity?

I don’t know any evangelical Christians who would admit that they are “reinventing” Christianity, but...

November 22, 2017

A Memorable Day: November 22, 1963

A Memorable Day: November 22, 1963 Today is November 22, 2017. Do you remember where...

November 18, 2017

A Personal Perspective on Black and White Evangelicalism

A Personal Perspective on Black and White Evangelicalism These are merely thoughts based on my...

November 14, 2017

Can There Be Ambiguity without Ambivalence in Christian Existence?

Can There Be Ambiguity without Ambivalence in Christian Existence? This is a question I’ve been...

November 10, 2017

Does God Change?

Is there any way in which God can change?

November 07, 2017

American Lutheran Theologians I Have Known

American Lutheran Theologians I Have Known *Note: If you wish to skip over all the...

November 04, 2017

A Neglected Theory of the Atonement? (The “Governmental Theory”)

A Neglected Theory of the Atonement? (The “Governmental Theory”) *Preface: This is an old blog...

October 2017

October 31, 2017

Words and Imagery of Isaiah’s “Suffering Servant” in the New Testament Attributed to Jesus

Words and Imagery of Isaiah’s “Suffering Servant” in the New Testament Attributed to Jesus (By...

October 27, 2017

Is the Roman Catholic Church Catholic Enough?

Is the Roman Catholic Church Catholic Enough? I recently read an excellent book by two...

October 21, 2017

What Has Happened to “Substitutionary Atonement” among American Evangelical Christians?

Why is it that, during my lifetime, evangelical Christianity in America seems to have largely...

October 15, 2017

An Open Letter to Lecrae (Christian Hip-Hop Recording Artist)

Please, please, Lecrae, do not abandon evangelicalism according to its true meaning which is not...

October 12, 2017

Thoughts about the Boy Scouts of America Admitting Girls

I am shocked, dismayed and very upset about this.

October 10, 2017

Some Reckless but Hopefully Faithful Christian Thoughts about Marriage

Is Christian recognition of civil marriage a relic of Christendom?

October 06, 2017

What’s Wrong with Men in America? Some Questions and Reflections about Mass Shootings

The one seemingly obvious commonality in these tragic, even horrific events: they are all committed...

October 01, 2017

When It Comes to Calvinism, Logic Can Lead to Heresy

Most Calvinists I have ever read or heard or spoken to will insist that God...

September 2017

September 27, 2017

Ought I to Repent of Being a White Male?

I reject any idea that I, or anyone else, should “repent” of anything they cannot...

September 24, 2017

Is “Normal” Really Just a Setting on the Washing Machine?

Is “Normal” Really Just a Setting on the Washing Machine? Or, another way of asking...