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Limitless
Opening weekend of The Resurrection of Gavin Stone (Gavin Stone FB page) was last weekend. Our former church (Harvest Bible Chapel; see also Vertical Church Films) made the film to depict the Church as a place of 2nd chances, which is … Continue reading
God’s Goodness vs Wish Fulfillment
If God is good, why didn’t I get what I wanted? (Question 2 of 8 in the Goodness of God series) Although it might not seem like it at first blush, I think this question could be the greatest barrier to a life-giving … Continue reading
Was Jesus “Efficient”?
I read the other day (can’t remember where–maybe an audiobook?) that if Jesus had walked the earth in our day, He would have been super busy. The author argued that Jesus was so well-loved and so important, that everyone wanted a … Continue reading
Posted in Theology
Tagged American Society and Culture, Discipleship, Industrial Revolution, Jesus, Jesus' Disciples, Moses, The Church
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Fortress at Masada
For the most part, I was fairly disinterested in parts of our tour that were not directly related to the life and teaching of Jesus or at least other Biblical events. Although general history interests me, my focus in Israel … Continue reading
Godless?
It’s been a great weekend. I’ve watched 3 movies in the last 48 hours — An Unfinished Life, Stealth, and The Island. All three were totally different movies — drama, sci-fi, and high action (maybe the last two are both … Continue reading
Posted in News, Politics and Culture, Theology
Tagged American Society and Culture, Apologetics, Faith
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Little Babe in the Straw
After quite a few “softer, introductory” posts about who I am, time to move to on to the harder stuff. As I worked this morning and listened to Christmas music (yes, totally out of season … but I love Christmas), … Continue reading
Posted in News, Politics and Culture, Theology
Tagged American Society and Culture, Christmas
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