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In the News – Prosperity Gospel

Posted in church, in the news, theology, tagged , , , , on February 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

So whatever happened to the Theology of the Cross? As Paul said, “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:2) Check this article out from USN&WR on the ongoing investigation into the televangelists and their Gospel of Prosperity. Here is the link:  http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/national/2008/02/15/investigating-televangelist-finances.html

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In the News: The Future Lies in the Past

Posted in christianity, church, in the news, religion, theology, tagged , , , , on February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

or Why evangelicals are connecting with the early church as they move into the 21st century. Well if you have been following this new blog over the past few weeks you have probably noticed my underlying interest in the early church. And this will continue to be one of the major focuses of this blog. [...]

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Theophilus Cafe – Topic #4

Posted in christianity, church, religion, theophilus cafe, tagged , , , on February 7, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Theophilus Cafe is a place where we can have a running dialogue based on a question or issue that I post. Think of the Cafe as a virtual coffee house where you can gather with your friends and discuss the posted topic or just reflect on it.  Please post your thoughts on this topic in the comments. [...]

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Book Recommendation – Butterfly in Brazil

Posted in book recommendations, church, religion, tagged , , , on February 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

  In this book by Glenn Packiam we are told not only the author’s personal journey but also woven within is a message that shows an approach for changing the world by simply starting small, starting now, and starting local. The author argues that just as a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil can affect the weather [...]

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Fasting for Lent

Posted in christianity, church, religion, theology, tagged , , , on February 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Here is a link to a short  introduction and guide to fasting during the Lenten season: http://www.imby.net/easter/fast.html Matthew 6.16-18 … And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you fast, [...]

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Theophilus Cafe – Topic #3

Posted in church, theology, theophilus cafe, tagged , , , on January 31, 2008 | 4 Comments »

Theophilus Cafe is a place where we can have a running dialogue based on a question or issue that I post. Think of the Cafe as a virtual coffee house where you can gather with your friends and discuss the posted topic or just reflect on it.  Please post your thoughts on this topic in the comments. [...]

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It is never too late…

Posted in christianity, church, religion, tagged , , on January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

  to start going to church. A friend asked me the other day, “why should I go to church, I haven’t been to one in years, in fact I cannot even remember the last time I was in a church.” I mentioned to him that we go to church to worship and praise God and [...]

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Poll – Do you keep a prayer journal?

Posted in christianity, church, religion, Uncategorized, tagged , , on January 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Check this poll out at Christianity Today http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/features/poll.html on keeping a Prayer Journal. So is this like keeping tabs on “asked and answered?”

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Book Recommendation – The Christians as the Romans Saw Them

Posted in book recommendations, christianity, church, religion, theology, tagged , , , on January 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

    This is an excellent book to gain an understanding of how the Roman pagans viewed the early Chrisitians. Professor Wilken clearly shows just how different Christianity was from the world at that time and he offers a different perspective telling the story from the point of view of those observing and oftentimes attacking the emergence [...]

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Theophilus Cafe – Topic #2

Posted in christianity, church, religion, theology, theophilus cafe, tagged , , , on January 25, 2008 | 9 Comments »

Theophilus Cafe is a place where we can have a running dialogue based on a question or issue that I post. Think of the Cafe as a virtual coffee house where you can gather with your friends and discuss the posted topic or just reflect on it.  Please post your thoughts on this topic in the comments. [...]

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