Theology
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It was a moment of embarrassment, the kind that wakes you up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night when you dreamt it: Lunch was done; conversation paused, the wait person dropped off the check. It was a reasonable amount. My face did not turn unnaturally white until I reached for my…
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My Christian friends have a love and concern for non-believers. It is deep, sincere, and passionate. My atheist friends have their own concerns. Those concerns have to do with respect for their dignity and right to choose their own destinies and beliefs. I first posted this in 2006. I think it still needs to be…
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A Flair for the Dramatic Our God has more than just a flair for the dramatic. He uses drama at every turn to communicate the mysteries of His truth. Two great dramas are interwoven into the history of Christianity and give us insight into God’s ways with humankind: baptism and Lord’s supper. Both of these…
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First, I must credit Pastor Terri Purgason of Fresno First Baptist Church for inspiring these thoughts. Next, I must decide what these thoughts my be. Finally, I must type them, but not necessarily in that order. Terri was straining to hear me in our pastor's cluster meeting today. That does not happen to…
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