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God or Genie?

Posted on July 31, 2024 by me

“Phenomenal cosmic power–itty bitty living space.” You might remember this great line from Disney’s Aladdin. It seems to me that much of western Christianity sees God in this way: It speaks of an omnipotent God but creates such a tight … Continue reading →

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The Pre-Gospel

Posted on May 25, 2024 by me

The first inkling we have that something big is coming down—the pre-gospel, if you will—comes from some angels, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. First, an angel called Gabriel appears to a young girl named Mary, and gives her … Continue reading →

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FAQ—What is my new book about?

Posted on September 10, 2023 by me

What is my upcoming book, “Unboxing God—An Unevangelical Guide to Christianity,” about?  For a long time, I’ve had thoughts and questions about certain things about Christianity that didn’t fit in with the evangelical—or even protestant—understanding of things. As I began … Continue reading →

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What it means to be blessed

Posted on February 4, 2011 by me

I grew up in a church who read from the Gospels each week (along with a passage from the Epistles, and the Old Testament). Sermons were sometimes based on the Epistles, but I seem to recall more coming from the … Continue reading →

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