Category Archives: Life as Prayer

To Disillusioned Followers of Harold Camping

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Dear Fellow Believers in Jesus Christ, I had intended to hold back this post until tomorrow morning, but since Family Radio agreed to concede defeat if nothing happened by midnight Jerusalem time (about half an hour ago, if I’m not … Continue reading →

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“Coming Out” as Christian

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Here’s a thought worth pondering: “It’s often harder for young people to come out as Christians than it would be for them to come out as gay,” she says. “Because of the vocal atheists – Dawkins and so on – … Continue reading →

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A Case for Catechesis

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

The New Testament, particularly the book of Acts, indicates that the usual procedure in the first century was for recent converts to Christianity to be baptized first and then instructed in the Christian faith. By the second century (i.e., the … Continue reading →

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Of Prostitutes and the Kingdom of God

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

“Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors … Continue reading →

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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 FacebookTweet 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 FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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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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