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Change Theology, Feature Articles, Theology

Our emotions blend together a multitude of experiences. In doing so, we naturally have an experientially constructed theology. We understand life, and part of that understanding is our theology, in light of our experiences. Therefore, we have to conclude that objective theology, and an objective view of scripture is not possible this side of heaven; we develop our theology, generally through our experiences.

Feature Articles, Gospel

I am convinced that the trouble with the world today is that it does not believe in God. And much of our evangelism goes wrong because it starts with the Lord Jesus Christ. But you must start with God the Father, God the Creator, one whose glory fills the heavens, who is over all. With reverence I say that you cannot understand the Lord Jesus Christ, and indeed there is a sense in which there is no meaning to Him and to the message about Him, unless you start with God the Father.

Feature Articles, Leadership

The power of creativity. For some reason we think we lack it, but the truth is that is something that anyone can cultivate. It is both teachable and trackable. In a recent article in Scientific American Mind, three experts on creativity speak about powerful ways to unleash the creative self.

Personal

An Update on my Dad

Posted on 22 July 2008

An update on my dad and his possible prostate cancer. Continue Reading

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Personal

Here Birdie, Birdie

Posted on 21 July 2008

I finally got a birdie on the golf course. First time ever. Continue Reading

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Gospel

The Gospel and the Apocalypse

Posted on 17 July 2008

Emily Hunter McGowen shares in a post this morning from a talk she gave at a church last night. The subject was the Gospel and the Apocalypse. She states: So, why talk about the Gospel, or Good News, and the Apocalypse? I want to address this matter tonight for two interconnected reasons: (1) The Apocalypse has a [...] Continue Reading

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Missional, Trinity

The Need for Understanding Missional Theology

Posted on 17 July 2008

Missional has become such a buzz word in recent years that it has almost become diluted. For instance, a church I know in the Birmingham, Alabama area was labelled a missional church by its pastor simply because the church goes on mission trips. However, this church is far from missional in either theology, thought or [...] Continue Reading

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Personal

A Prayer for My Dad

Posted on 13 July 2008

You will only see this if you are getting the rss feed, or have intentionally clicked on the “personal” link at the top of the page… My mom called this afternoon to tell me my dad is getting a biopsy tomorrow. He went for his annual physical 2 weeks ago and his PSA’s were elevated, meaning [...] Continue Reading

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Personal

Do It Anyway

Posted on 03 July 2008

Tomorrow is the 4th of July, 2008. It is the day when the Declaration of Independence was read in public, having been signed on July 2. Having seen parts of the HBO mini series, John Adams, I saw what he gave up in service to his country: his health and his family just to name [...] Continue Reading

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Formation, Personal

The De-Personification of God: Metaphors We Use

Posted on 27 June 2008

When we think of God, the metaphors we use to address him most often are metaphors that do not signal relationship. For instance, we call him Lord, God, master, ruler, creator. Those are all terms that do not indicate the relational nature of God. I agree with those metaphors, they are both valid, theologically correct and pertinent. But are they pertinent to a true Christ-Follower? Continue Reading

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Change Theology, Doctoral Studies, Personal

Let the Writing Begin!

Posted on 26 June 2008

Game on, I say! Today I begin my writing journey known as the doctoral dissertation. I want to be done as soon as possible. I know that I have need to be working on three things in my life right now: finishing a book on success in ministry, writing my dissertation, and continuing [...] Continue Reading

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