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Feasting with “The Least of These”

Posted in Jesus, Bible, Church, Theology on Jul 17th, 2008

Sometimes it’s the simple, practical things we fail at, and often it’s because we’re so busy making big plans to do great things.
In a parable in Matthew 25, it’s those who cared for “the least of these” to whom Jesus says, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you […]

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Richard Dawkins: Heaven. Leona Helmsley: Hell. Jerry Falwell: Somewhere Between

Posted in Humour, Bible, Jesus, Quotes and Comments, Atheism / Belief, Misc, Theology, Books and Authors, Uncategorized on Jun 21st, 2008

People are… amusing?  Is that the right word for this?  I received these three comments on my Dawkins page.  I reprint them here for your enjoyment.  Let me know what you think…
Hello Michael,
Now the reason I came to your site is that an important message has been sent down, just like a News Update. I […]

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A Recruitment Parable

Posted in Jesus, Bible, Theology on Jun 14th, 2008

(HT: Michael Kruse)

TO: Jesus, Son of Joseph, Woodcrafters Carpenter Shop, Nazareth
FROM: Jordan Management Consultants, Jerusalem
Dear Sir:
Thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men you have picked for managerial positions in your new organization. All of them have now taken our battery of tests; and we have not only run the results through our […]

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John Piper: 20 Reasons I Don’t Take Potshots at Fundamentalists

Posted in Bible, John Piper, Church, Quotes and Comments, Theology, Books and Authors, Uncategorized on Jun 7th, 2008

From the Desiring God blog:

1. They are humble and respectful and courteous and even funny (the ones I’ve met).
2. They believe in truth.
3. They believe that truth really matters.
4. They believe that the Bible is true, all of it.
5. They know that the Bible calls for some kind of separation from the world.
6. They […]

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Celebrity Jesus

Posted in Jesus, Bible, Books and Authors, Theology on May 29th, 2008

Popularity is overrated, it’s fleeting, and yet in one way or another we all desire it.
Fame is not a ticket to happiness - the body count of young actors and rock stars who found fame and success and ended up taking their own lives is proof of this. And yet many think fame would make […]

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Question and Answer with Mark Driscoll

Posted in Emergent Church, Bible, Mark Driscoll, Emerging Church, Church, Books and Authors, Emerging / Emergent Church, Theology on May 19th, 2008

via Resurgence featured audio
On Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the Resurgence National Conference, Pastor Mark Driscoll spent sometime answering questions from audience. Please listen as Mark explains how he structures his schedule in order manage his role has father, husband and preacher including sermon preparation, how his role at Mars Hill has changed over […]

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ESV Study Bible

Posted in Bible on May 13th, 2008

From Crossway books:
Download the Introduction to the Gospel of Luke from the ESV Study Bible. This new pre-release PDF file shares information about the author, date, purpose, literary features, and key themes of Luke. It also includes a timeline and an overview map, helping you situate Luke in its historical and geographic context. Finally, a […]

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Resourses? You got it!

Posted in Bible, Blogging, Study Resources, Books and Authors, Theology on May 11th, 2008

1. Online Bible Resources and Tools for Study
2. Christian Sermon Links
3. 212 Christian Blogs Worth Viewing
(HT: Matt Dabbs )

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Prophets and Pharisees

Posted in Bible, Theology, Misc on May 1st, 2008

I started reading the bible from page one in January and I’m coming up on halfway now so I have some fresh thoughts about prophets.
Most seem hesitant to carry out what God tells them to do… probably because at various times they were sawed in half or killed some other way. Half the time they […]

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