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Article 9

There’s no denying the anecdotal evidence offered, or the conclusions drawn based on it alone to leave much of the assistance to those well-trained. But that evidence, as John has demonstrated, only...

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Article 8

This isn’t surprising to me, since it’s an Episcopal congregation, but major media are noting that the National Cathedral will begin blessing same-sex marriages. Brace yourselves for the predictable...

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Article 7

It sounds like they think they can hide from the culture, so they’re building a bunker. The only thing I can think of in response is this line attributed to Gen. Patton (don’t know if it’s true or not,...

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Article 6

It’s cool that JSTOR is making its works available with a limited free option. Too bad it’s tainted by the sad news of Aaron Swartz’s suicide. Those of a somewhat rebellious mind might consider...

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Article 5

I was born in the early 70s and suffered my teen years in the 80s, but I didn’t really come into my own musically until the 90s. But here’s the thing: the only 90s music I came into was stuff most...

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Article 4

Ah, the grand legacy of over-thinking God’s grace, alive and well since 1536.

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Article 3

So this blogger has his top 5 most abused Bible verses, but didn’t add Jeremiah 29:11. FAIL What’s the worst misuse you’ve heard? FWIW: I’ve talked to people who really don’t get how badly Jeremiah...

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Article 2

I picked the Jeremiah verse in particular because I remember a song that quoted it, added some other lyrics of poor interpretive skill, and then ended by singing the address of the verse. (“Address” is...

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Article 1

So the Beeb already has an article up with a reconstruction of Richard III’s visage. I can’t help but think he looks a lot like Lord Farquaad from Shrek.

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Article 0

The best thing that could happen to the Catholic Church would be to pick the next pope from anywhere outside Europe. The chances of that happening are somewhere between slim and none.

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the business of death

The best thing I’ve read on the funeral industry is Caleb Wilde’s blog. He’s a young funeral director. I hope I can be half the pastor he is, judging by his writing alone.

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This is not a Lutheran post

So I learned about this… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp8rMsOCsvY It’s a debate between NT Wright and James White. . . . WHISKY TANGO FOXTROT ??? Why on earth would Wright even want to get into that?...

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Franky goes to Rome

So … there’s a new Pope. Lots of firsts. Interesting. … Thoughts?

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Mission and Vision and Values, Oh My!

Jaredd, our church went through this same process about 5-6 years ago, just as we were bringing in a new senior pastor. I think we did ok in terms of randomness and response from the congregation, but...

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We Miss You, Friend

Chaplain Mike shared a fine tribute to Michael: A Friend Who Saved My Life. I know some no longer read the iMonk website, but I think this is worth a moment. Enjoy your rest, Michael. We’ll all see you...

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Article 0

I’ve ignored the discern-o-matic blogs for quite some time now. (This is probably why I post so much less.) I don’t think it’s unfair to say they’re usually run by someone of a hyper-Reformed...

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Article 0

Sorry I’m missing out on some fun discussion. In one more month, I’ll be done with seminary, remember what it’s like to just chill at home with my family, and reconnect here and elsewhere beyond...

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Article 0

I have a dear friend who is firmly stuck in the Fundy ghetto. He posted this today. Counting the examples of sloppy reasoning is an exercise left for the reader/viewer.  

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Laugh of the Day

Apparently, this is real. (HT: Justin Lee over at the blue social media site)  

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The prime directive is the stupidest, most often broken rule in the ST universe.

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