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Baal and the gods of More with Professor Andrew Root (Podcast)
Read more: Baal and the gods of More with Professor Andrew Root (Podcast)In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Andrew Root, who is Professor and Carrie Olson Baalson Chair of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, MN. He’s the author of several books, including: Baal and the gods of More: Rescuing Church Growth from Idolatry (published by Baker Academic). In our conversation, we…
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Decoding Kaepernick: American Idolatry and Settling for Symbols
Read more: Decoding Kaepernick: American Idolatry and Settling for SymbolsSymbols and their usage can be a powerful thing. Within literature, music, and film, symbolism is used to communicate a particular abstract truth by using concrete images. These mediums employ natural objects in order to discuss and explain ideas and truths that resonate deeply with us. Sometimes a symbol can be a building or a…
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What Is There to Desire? A Reflection of My Motivations
Read more: What Is There to Desire? A Reflection of My MotivationsWe all have at least one desire in our life. We may desire something as tangible as a job, a degree, or community. It may be a desire for something lost, like a loved one who has passed. Many times, our desires are motivational drives that help us reach the next goal in life. Whether…
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What Violent Passion Tells us about our Compass of Worship
Read more: What Violent Passion Tells us about our Compass of WorshipThis last Saturday, fans of the phenomenon that is College Football had a spectacular, history making event to enjoy. I’m sorry if this introduction doesn’t capture the attention of the other 6.7 billion people around the globe who don’t follow American football, but in summary: a 109 short field goal return for a come-from-behind win…
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The Idol You Were Made To Be
Read more: The Idol You Were Made To BeWhether you know it or not you’re an idol. Many people have role models and they call these people idols. At the moment the world is watching the greatest athletes competing in the Olympics. Many of these athletes are ‘idolized’ in their home countries. This year American television audiences are gearing up for the tenth…
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A Word to the Wealthy (That’s You!)
Read more: A Word to the Wealthy (That’s You!)How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God (Luke 18:24-25) So said Jesus to the rich young ruler who, when instructed to…
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With Respect for What?
Read more: With Respect for What?What do Derek Jeter, Tim Tebow, Lebron James, and Sidney Crosby have in common? Is each the premier player in their respective sport? No. Are they the highest paid individuals in each league? No. Do they all have the same level of experience, or have they won identical rewards in each of their respective leagues (i.e….