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blog of a Spirit-filled, post-political, Reforming Christian.

Archive for September, 2004

From ‘Instant’ to ‘Extreme’

Driving on the way to work this morning, I began to think about the differences between my generation and today’s high-school / college aged people and one thought stuck with me throughout the day:

Should I Skip Church…

Should I Skip Church All This Month and the first weekend in November? I have really been asking myself this question lately as I wonder if the message preached from the pulpit (and many others across America) will turn from a sermon from the Bible for everyday living to a sermon purposely worded by legal [...]

It’s Time

It’s Time for:

Our pastors to quit being politicians.
Our prophets to quit being psychologists
Our evangelists to quit being physicians
Our apostles to quit being CEO’s
Our teachers to quit being patriarchs

How can this be done, by re-learning to preach the full Gospel to the whole world.

Is it The Hand That Rocks The Cradle…

Is it the hand that rocks the cradle?
Or is it a form of astronomical motion that swings the sky?

Depends on which angle you view things. Theology and the point / counterpoint to a theological question is alot like these questions listed above. So is the ultimate question of which came first, the chicken or the [...]

An Interesting Look at Church and Politics

Diane over at Crossroads referred me to a series of blog posts by Mark D. Roberts entitled The Church and Politics in America that has been very interesting reading as of late. The latter parts are the more enjoyable reading. If you are like me and are non-political and care more about [...]

The Christian Athletes Creed

Rule #1: We the Christian Athletes confirm that we will thank God when we win the championship.
Rule #2: We the Christian Athletes confirm that we will not thank God nor mention his name if we lose the game or do not make the championship. In fact, we will say nothing and claim that we were [...]

Is Florida on God’s Hit List?

Charley, Frances, Ivan (Key West), and now Jeanne. Four Hurricanes in 2004. OOOH, I could get really ‘elijah listy’ and call this the Four in 04 Hurricane Prophecy and write a spiritual numberological thesis but I would not stoop so low (Bill Yount and / or Joni Ames probably will). However, this thought came [...]