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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Depends on What I'm Reading
iMonk has asked his Liturgical Ganstas, “When were you saved?” Had he asked me, I think I would be tempted to answer, It depends on what I’m currently reading: If I’m reading Ephesians, I was saved many years ago by … Continue reading
In Search of Baptist History
My review of C. Douglas Weaver’s In Search of the New Testament Church: The Baptist Story (Mercer University Press, 2008) is out in the February issue of Baptists Today. They do not seem to have their book reviews available online, … Continue reading
Celtic Christianity 2
The rest of my notes for this Sunday’s foray into Celtic Christianity. Céad Míle Fáilte! The Catholicity of Celtic Christianity In many particulars, Celtic Christianity was not unique or (from a Roman point of view) objectionable. In particular, two important … Continue reading
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Friends, not Foes
Connie was going through some old editions of Baptists Today at work and came across this quotation she thought I’d appreciate. I do. I like Pentecostal joy, Episcopalian reverence, Presbyterian order, Lutheran grace, Salvation Army service, Methodist experience, Catholic mystery … Continue reading
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Let Your Ideas Be Broken
Wisdom for today from AmbivaBlog: Nobody knows for sure who’s really smart and wise and enlightened. They just think they do. Every set of human ideas is limited and lame in some way. The only way for our ideas to … Continue reading
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Celtic Christianity 1
I’ve been tapped to teach my Sunday school class two weeks running. Last week I served as a place holder after Dr. Rick Wilson’s excellent study of the Minor Prophets. This week I’m a fill-in for Mercer colleague Dr. Bryan … Continue reading
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The Tenth Muse 19
“Chryseis!” Sam blurted. The men at the table shot upright in their seats, and Ashtinamas jumped back. Suddenly the pieces had fallen into place. “Oh, God. Astynome was the alternate name for Chryseis. I don’t think that’s even mentioned in … Continue reading
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Showing Love
Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. (Jn 12:3) Edith had been a member of the church … Continue reading
The Tenth Muse 18
Agamemnôn eyed the foreigner. A grin began to make its way across his face when the man to his right spoke. “Be careful, my lord. He may be trying to gain your good will through flattery.” The Great King of … Continue reading
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The Widow of Zarephath
The the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” (1 Kgs 17:8-9) But the truth is, there were … Continue reading
