Monthly Archives: June 2010

The Fork in the Road: On Imperfect Baptisms, Part 1.5

As the series goes along, I’ll be addressing several of the comments within the flow of the overarching argument. This is just to add some additional thoughts prompted by the comments. There are two arguments being made in favor of … Continue reading

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The Fork in the Road: On Imperfect Baptisms, Part 1

A few days ago, a question came up in the comments regarding joint efforts with congregations that aren’t Churches of Christ. How do we deal with potential converts when we’re working with Baptists and Methodists. I responded – Which church … Continue reading

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To Change the World: Essay 3, Reflections, Part 5 (Children)

[This series of posts won't be a traditional book review. Rather, I'll summarize parts of To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World by James Davison Hunter, and then I'll add my … Continue reading

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To Change the World: Essay 3, Reflections, Part 4 (Love, Sex & Marriage)

[This series of posts won't be a traditional book review. Rather, I'll summarize parts of To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World by James Davison Hunter, and then I'll add my … Continue reading

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Tell Me a Beautiful Lie: “Back Off a Little”

My oldest son writes musicals. He’s finishing up a musical called Tell Me a Beautiful Lie, set in the Russian Civil War, which followed the revolution of 1917. The heroine lives with her aunt, and the heroine’s boyfriend finally decides … Continue reading

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To Change the World/Pass the Torch/Father’s Day

Some weeks ago, John Dobbs challenged his readers to post articles in honor of those ministers that most changed their lives. I’ve been heading in other directions — and my life hasn’t really been influenced by ministers as much as … Continue reading

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To Change the World: Essay 3, Reflections, Part 3

[This series of posts won't be a traditional book review. Rather, I'll summarize parts of To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World by James Davison Hunter, and then I'll add my … Continue reading

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Why I Dread Father’s Day

Let me clear: I enjoy — relish, even — being a father. Fatherhood is wonderful. I do not dread fatherhood or anything about it. No, what I dread is Father’s Day. You see, year after year after year, Mother’s Day … Continue reading

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To Change the World: Essay 3, Reflections, Part 2

[This series of posts won't be a traditional book review. Rather, I'll summarize parts of To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World by James Davison Hunter, and then I'll add my … Continue reading

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D. A. Carson on Biblical Theology

D. A. Carson is one of my favorite theologians, and this is a fascinating interview regarding Biblical theology vs. systematic theology. And this just happens to show off how I can now post Vimeo videos thanks to the conversion to … Continue reading

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