Monthly Archives: September 2009

Barthisms

Posted on September 28, 2009 by

My seminar on Karl Barth is reading through his Church Dogmatics, II/1, and two passages meant something to me that I wanted to share with you. 1. “We must treat unbelief seriously.  Only one thing can be treated more seriously … Continue reading →

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did I get a Ph.D. for this?

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

On Sunday a very nice lady, probably around 70, asked me if there are any “mature single women” at my Thursday Evening Bible Class.  She said she was asking for her brother, who apparently would like to meet somebody.  I’m … Continue reading →

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do you hear what I hear?

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

My readings in fideism brought me to Henry Blackaby’s popular book, Experiencing God: How to Live the Full Adventure of Knowing and Doing the Will of God. I would like to hear from any of you who have benefited from … Continue reading →

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is technology draining your soul?

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

It has been awhile since I’ve posted one of my devotionals for Our Daily Journey, which means either that they have been so good that I didn’t need your feedback or so bad that I was too embarrassed to show … Continue reading →

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night Al

Posted on September 14, 2009 by

Yesterday I had the privilege of participating in Woodside Bible Church’s (Troy, MI) “Committed to the Word” conference, and at lunch in their gazebo I met Rick and Lana Seidel, old friends from college who know Gary Meadors a little … Continue reading →

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by George, I think I’ve got it

Posted on September 8, 2009 by

Last Wednesday I had the privilege of meeting George Marsden, the author of Jonathan Edwards:  A Life and elder statesman of evangelical historians.  George came by to speak to the faculty at Cornerstone University—which I should say is poised to … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergent Church, Theology | 12 Comments

theological chastity

Posted on September 3, 2009 by

My assessment of Pete Rollins’ argument is NOW HERE, which probably means for Pete that it is NO WHERE.  See what he did there?  It’s cute, but it’s not terribly helpful to give an argument/explanation/illustration for God’s non/existence that only … Continue reading →

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theological porn

Posted on September 2, 2009 by

I have spent the past few days reading Peter Rollins:  How (Not) to Speak of God, The Fidelity of Betrayal, and The Orthodox Heretic.  I say it’s like reading theological porn because it’s titillating, it makes you feel dirty, and … Continue reading →

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don’t stop loving the church

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

My church, West Cannon Baptist, is hosting Kevin DeYoung, Ted Kluck and myself for an all-day seminar on Tuesday, September 22.  It promises to be a provocative day of (mostly) sound theology that will encourage us to love and serve … Continue reading →

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