Category Archives: Faith

The Ala Carte Menu for Theological Consumption

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

Dr. Cornelius Plantinga, Jr,. senior research fellow at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and president emeritus of Calvin Theological Seminary, once wrote: “As the Father rescues his people from the powers of darkness and resettles them inside the kingdom … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found: The Joy of Losing Oneself

Posted on September 30, 2017 by

It was an iconic moment in sports history or, rather, an iconic eighteen seconds. It was the first round of the 1995 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals. The Indiana Pacers were playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. With … Continue reading →

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A Simply Divine Game of Hide and Seek

Posted on September 23, 2017 by

If God exists, why has no one ever proved it to the satisfaction of all? Of course, most people have not needed proof – the vast majority have always believed in a God or gods. But if God really exists, … Continue reading →

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A Little Exercise in Talking to Oneself

Posted on September 16, 2017 by

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 →

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It’s Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be

Posted on September 9, 2017 by

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 →

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Avoid a Bandwagon Brand of Politics

Posted on September 2, 2017 by

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 →

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Our Church Is Better Than Your Church

Posted on August 26, 2017 by

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 →

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