The Wind Blows the Seed
There is a depth to Jesus’ parables that can easily be overlooked. There are hidden insights that are there for us to can uncover if we are willing to dig deeper.
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There is a depth to Jesus’ parables that can easily be overlooked. There are hidden insights that are there for us to can uncover if we are willing to dig deeper.
The Wind Blows the Seed Read More »
Christians often struggle in dealing with problematic Old Testament accounts. What is the relation between Jesus’ teaching and the pre-Christian scriptures? Can John the Baptist shed light on this question? This post attempts to address these issues.
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: Rapture theology exploded onto the scene in the mid-1800s during the leadup to the American Civil War. Its precursors surely existed before that, but never had its teachings become so prominent among mainstream Christians. With the onset of the Internet, this trend has accelerated. Today it even has come to dominate some branches of evangelical Christianity. The question is: “Is the fruit of its teaching Good?” Or, is it harmful, and something that should we avoid?
Jesus is a master teacher. Sometimes his instructions lie hidden just under the surface. Other times he turns the table to put forth concepts that are surprising and unexpected.
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What does “Go into all the world and make disciples” mean in this post Christian era?
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Abortion, more than anything else, has divided our country. Is it possible to find common ground?
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Is free will an illusion? What is the nature of space-time? Is God omniscient?
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How did Jesus interpret the Old Testament law, by the letter or the spirit?
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Memory works in mysterious ways. One time, I was going along minding my own business. Suddenly, there it was, a flash of memory. It was incomplete, but the incident was familiar. I was looking for something; I don’t even remember what it was. Perhaps it was a tool, like a hammer or a screwdriver; I
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Consider the experience of a typical new Christian. A person, let’s say his name is Bill, has a life full of turmoil. He meets up with one of his high school buddies, Mary, and they catch up. When Mary hears about Bill’s troubles, she invites him to a special event at her local church. After
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