Halfway through 20/20 and we still need corrective lenses…
"The Bible really tastes good, Lord!"
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how the power of scripture is diluted by literalism and narrow dogma
The strength of our mission and outreach initiatives is directly related to our commitment to exploring, and learning, and understanding the scriptures.
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don’t use the Bible as “end of discussion” – it should be the beginning
people I completely disagree with usually have valid reasons for the positions they hold
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putting light into the hands of children!
Your word is a lamp before my feet and a light for my journey. – Psalm 119:105 There are many “special occasions” we enjoy at church, and last week’s Youth Sunday was a great example. But one of our favorites – certainly Rebekah’s – is more low-key than the crowds surrounding the more high-profile events. It’s…
some words about the word, and the Living Word – a.k.a. Jesus
He was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God. – 1 Peter 1:20-21 A…
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God’s favorite people: who’s “in” and who’s “out”?
Any person - without exception and without demonstrable credentials in law-keeping - is welcome to walk with Jesus.
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Is the Bible “factual” – or is it “true”?
It’s not that truth is “more” than facts, or that truth is something that needs the support of fact as one of its building blocks; truth is substantially different. And by substantial I mean the composite substance, or the stuff that truth is made of.
how historic homes are a lot like the Bible
So many of our experiences - with history, with travel, with Bible study... with life - one-dimensional and flat There is so much to learn and so much life to discover!
You Keep Using That Word; I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means
A few days ago I scrolled through one of those “I’m right, you’re wrong” conversations on Facebook, and I was saddened to see one participant reject another viewpoint out of hand with the dismissive, derisive, “Obviously, you don’t accept the authority of scripture.” Over the years I have observed that the phrase, you don’t accept the authority…
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what else does the Bible say? (women called to ministry)
“God doesn’t look at things like humans do. Humans see only what is visible to the eyes, but the Lord sees into the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7 “Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the…
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