Category Archives: +The Prayers

Spirituality, Liturgy, Worship

“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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If You’re the Praying Sort

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

I’d appreciate kind thoughts directed toward my dad, who is having a heart catheterization this morning. Thanks! Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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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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A Rant from a Loser in the Worship Wars

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Robert Webber used to paraphrase the ancient dictum lex orandi lex credendi (“the rule of prayer/worship is the rule of faith) as, “You show me how you worship and I’ll tell you what you believe.” I think Chaplain Mike of … 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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The Cairo Museum: What Has Been Destroyed?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

I have not written anything about the uprising in Egypt mainly because I’m still mostly dumbstruck. Egypt seems to be caught in a three-way vise between Mubarak and his supporters, the pro-democracy demonstrators, and Muslim extremists, who hope to leverage … Continue reading →

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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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