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The Hermeneutical Center
[Part 7 in our series on Hermeneutics] This past Monday in this series we talked about hinges and how Jesus is the central “hinge” of history and therefore interpretation of scripture. As a Christian, coming in with a posture of faith, committed t… →
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I’m Caught Up in Another Scandal
It is true. As much as I have tried to avoid getting myself into another scandal, I have to confess that I am caught in another one. I really thought I could avoid it… run from it… stay out of it. But now I find myself smack dab in the middle … →
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Compensation Problems
I have been working a ton of hours lately. Between work (2 jobs) and school, I have been putting in 60 hour weeks in the kitchen lately. There was one week recently where I put in over 80 kitchen hours! I have to be honest — I have never worked s… →
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The Danger of Relevance
Earlier this week I posted a video clip from Andy Crouch about “creating culture”. In response, my friend Nathan reminded me of this great clip from Erwin McManus about the “danger of relevance”. Check it out and let me know what you think… →
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On A (Not So Much Of A) Lighter Note…
Jim Wallis making sense… →
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Why (Some) "Christians" Hate Gays
Why do (some) “Christians” hate gays? I honestly have no idea and can’t even venture a guess. It is truly inconceivable to me that a self-proclaimed follower of Jesus would embrace a position so contrary to the basic teachings of Jesus, the Gospel… →
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The Hermeneutical Hinge
[Part 6 in our series on Hermeneutics] There is a basic rule of Biblical hermeneutics that is important to remember: whatever the text may or may not mean today, its primary meaning must be for the original recipients. I believe that scripture spe… →
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Creating Culture
Andy Crouch on “creating culture”… a great summary teaching based on his excellent book. Thoughts? →
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Our Finest Moment
Earlier today, I said that sometimes I wonder if church people even read the Bible they claim to believe. I get frustrated at the way the church, frankly, fails to be that which Jesus calls it to be. Every time the church creates a barrier to peop… →
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Sometimes I Wonder if Church People Even Read the Bible. Do you?
Sometimes I Wonder if Church People Even Read the Bible. Do you? There is a serious crisis in the church today… this clip of Matt Chandler preaching at a conference last year captures the problem well. Thoughts? →
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