Category Archives: Life as Prayer

The Biblical Origins of Lent

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Admirably explained by Michael Barber at The Sacred Page. I hope Michael understands that a growing number of Baptists thoroughly embrace the Lenten season. Readers may also want to read a brief rant on the subject I wrote about this … Continue reading →

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Sermon on Faith

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Robin Parry has shared an excellent sermon on the nature of Christian faith from Greg Boyd. It is, as Robin says, “a good antidote to fundamentalism.” If you’ve got 37 and a half minutes, it is well worth the listen. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Baby Long!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Congratulations on fine-tuning some of your Mama’s theology. It’s one of a baby’s most important assignments. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it upTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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It’s All About the O-Word

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Unfortunately, that word isn’t always welcome. And some of us Christians have become very good at making other people completely despise it. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it upTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Non-Discipleship

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Interesting thought to ponder from Jeff Dunn at Internet Monk: Who among us has even the slightest skill, talent, or possession to impress God? Which one of us can say, “I have what it takes to follow Jesus for one … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Birth, Death, and Liminality

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

I’m pondering this bit of wisdom from Jeanie Miley: That connection between what Ernest Becker has written in his classic The Denial of Death and the fear of life now startles me and always makes me go back and chew … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2010

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

I’m thankful for… A fuller house than usual with the arrival of my parents from Michigan Sixteen years of marriage to a wonderful woman A brilliant and bubbly little girl who still lets me read her bedtime stories Friends and … Continue reading →

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Worry

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

Therefore do not worry, saying “What will we eat?” or “What will we drink?” or “What will we wear?” For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all … Continue reading →

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Joseph of Nazareth, Pray with Us!

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

To the extent that it is possible for a lifelong Baptist to have a patron saint, Joseph of Nazareth is one of two that I will claim. (The other is Vincent of Lérins, whose feast day is May 24.) I’m … Continue reading →

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Lent is for All Christians

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

The February edition of Baptists Today contained a letter to the editor expressing one Baptist’s opinion of ecumenical catholicity. In his words, BT “really opened a serious can of worms” in its December issue by running an article suggesting that … Continue reading →

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