Category Archives: Spiritual stuff

Offensive Grace

I have been very surprised that what is turning out to be a common “hot button” with atheists with regard to Christianity is the concept of grace. Actually, more than surprised – I am just shocked. I never would have … Continue reading

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The Absurdity of Easter

Today is Easter, at least the date we celebrate it in our tradition. For Christians, although many don’t really get it, Easter is where the rubber meets the road, so to speak. The Apostle Paul writes in 1 Cor. 15:14-19: … Continue reading

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Further reflections on worship

I have written before (beginning here) concerning issues of contemporary “Evangelical” spirituality; if you haven’t read the prior “My Own Personal Religion” series, I highly recommend it. This is another in that series, as I continue to read, watch, and … Continue reading

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The end of the innocence (theology by Don Henley)

Remember when the days were long And rolled beneath a deep blue sky Didn’t have a care in the world With mommy and daddy standing by … But this is the end This is the end of the innocence – … Continue reading

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