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A Little Exercise in Talking to Oneself
Please share in the comment section what advise you would give to your younger self – we’d appreciate hearing it. In his 1972 short story, The Other, Jorge Luis Borges pictures himself in Cambridge, MA, sitting on a bench overlooking … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Spiritual life
Tagged "The Other", advice, Cambridge, Charles River, Geneva, John 5:44, Jorge Luis Borges, Philippians 1:9-10, resting on laurels, Rhone River
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It’s Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be
Orthodox Christianity has, at least from the time of Augustine, upheld the doctrine of original sin. According to the church, the first man’s rebellion against his creator left all humanity guilty before God and damaged in their nature. When Adam … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christianity, In the News, Theology
Tagged abortion, Adam, binge drinking, Christianity Today, Cornelius Plantinga, divorce, G. K. Chesterton, Genesis, opioids, original sin, sin, trojan horse
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Avoid a Bandwagon Brand of Politics
I was recently asked, point-blank, if I was a liberal or a conservative. No one has ever asked me that question before – at least not directly. There have been times, however, when people have told me what I am: … Continue reading
Our Church Is Better Than Your Church
I’ve been surprised by people who, in conversation with me, refer to the church I pastor as “your church.” I’m surprised because they’ve been attending for years. Why are they still saying “you” instead of “we” and “your church” instead … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Church, Spiritual life
Tagged church, healthy spirituality, Matthew 6:21, Romans 12:5
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Charlottesville: Is it Time to Take Sides?
After Charlottesville, is it time to take sides? President Trump has been roundly criticized for his alleged refusal to do so, both in his initial response to the violence there and in his follow-up news conference. He has been … Continue reading
What the World Needs Now
What does the world need now? Answers to that question are everywhere. One can’t amble through the morning paper or the evening news – or even the grocery store – without tripping over them. Some answers are religious and some … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, In the News, Theology
Tagged "Resident Aliens", "What the World Needs Now", apologetics, Christian morality, economic equality, Galatians 3:28, gender distinctions, gender equality, John 10:11, John 18:9, justice, racial equality, Stanley Hauerwas, theological liberals and conservatives, William Willimon
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Just Give it a Rest, America
Americans are some of the most restless and least rested people in the world. They work more hours a week and more weeks a year than their European counterparts. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Faith, Lifestyle, Peace with God
Tagged "heart is restless until it rests in Thee", Augustine, James Jasper, Jesus, John Pattison, Matthew 11:28-29, Nielsen, Psalm 127:2, R. Paull Stevens, rest and leisure, screen time, sleep deprivation, U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Walter Bruggemann
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