Category Archives: Emergent Church

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Posted on April 1, 2013 by

I don’t like how April Fool’s Day comes the day after Easter, as if theological liberals are now controlling the calendar. “Jesus is alive! Just kidding. But cheer up, for his spirit goes on, beating in every heart that reaches … Continue reading →

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deja vu all over again

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

I saw in the paper yesterday that Rob Bell will begin his new book tour in Grand Rapids next month, and his slightly pretentious trailer (I read books! I take notes! I am creative!) is already drawing comments from a … Continue reading →

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grand traverse

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

My family returned from another fun weekend in Traverse City, probably the most beautiful place on earth you’ve never heard of. The area has vineyards, cherry and peach orchards, islands, peninsulas, sand dunes, Petoskey stones, and a vast, unsalted ocean. … Continue reading →

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the bottom of the slippery slope

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

It probably isn’t too productive to comment on the comments of “emergent” authors, as they have taken pains to make clear that they are no longer with us. As they might say, their centered set doesn’t overlap with our bounded set (which, of … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergent Church, Ethics | 14 Comments

where is Osama bin Laden?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

When I told my fourth and second grade children this morning that American troops had finally caught Osama bin Laden, I discovered that they had no idea who he was. That’s either a testament to my parenting skills, the quality … Continue reading →

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the charity of clarity

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

After a night’s sleep, I have a further thought about Rob’s interview with Adrian Warnock. It seems that only one side in that dialogue was actually trying to have a conversation. The other was working even harder not to say … Continue reading →

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respect your audience

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

I just watched Rob Bell’s hour long dialogue with British blogger and author, Adrian Warnock. The conversation is revealing on many levels, but what stands out most is how Rob refuses to own any position on the afterlife. His performance in … Continue reading →

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has God spoken?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

LZ Granderson, a member of Rob Bell’s church and a regular contributor to CNN and ESPN, wrote a column today for CNN.com which illustrates the problem that I try to correct in the first two chapters of Christ Alone. There … Continue reading →

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why this is and isn’t personal

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Late last week I received my first copies of Christ Alone, and today is the first day that I’m blogging about it. Some of you have asked about Kindle and Nook versions, and I’m told that they will be available … Continue reading →

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Christ Alone

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

My latest book, Christ Alone: An Evangelical Response to Rob Bell’s “Love Wins” came out late Thursday. I didn’t want to say anything then, since it was Maundy Thursday, and I don’t want to say much now, since we’re still … Continue reading →

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