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Confessions of a Codependent
Read more: Confessions of a CodependentInstead of writing something myself this week, I wanted to share-with her permission–a post from my dear friend Adria Murphy. When I read this, it spoke words of truth and comfort to that fearful part of my heart that is always unable to understand or accept that God loves me unconditionally, forever. Hopefully, this will…
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Michael Gorman Interview: Ecclesia and Ethics
Read more: Michael Gorman Interview: Ecclesia and EthicsIn preparation for our Ecclesia and Ethics conference (ecclesiaethics.com), here’s a short interview with one of our keynote speakers, Dr. Michael Gorman. Enjoy and please share! Ecclesia and Ethics Interview Michael Gorman — 2/5/2013 from Ecclesia Ethics on Vimeo.
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How Majestic is Your Name
Read more: How Majestic is Your Name“O LORD our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.” (8:1-2) Recently I’ve been participating in a Hebrew reading group and we…
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Thinking Carefully . . .
Read more: Thinking Carefully . . .For those of you who dabble in the circles of theology and modern celebrity pastor culture, you quickly find out how it’s “circles” work. First, after learning about all the major teachers, pastor’s or theologians who are heroes in your circles, you start learning about which leaders and figures are loved and claimed by “other”…
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Scottish Rugby Reflections
Read more: Scottish Rugby ReflectionsThis past weekend I went to my first Rugby match and watched Scotland narrowly defeat Ireland 12-8. This match was the third out of five games that Scotland is meant to play as part of the Six Nations Tournament (which includes England, Wales, France, and Italy as well). Last year Scotland earned the Wooden Spoon:…
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Discipleship Principles
Read more: Discipleship Principles1. Discipleship is about a Relationship Michael Wilkins has defined a disciple of Jesus as one who “has come to Jesus for eternal life, has claimed Jesus as Savior and God, and has embarked upon the life of following Jesus.”[1] His very presence in my life and his promise to never leave nor…
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The Giving Word: a Reflection
Read more: The Giving Word: a Reflection“For this we labor and strive…” God is a giver. So much of Christian belief and action rests on this elementary observation that it is almost shameful to put into words. God’s gifts of grace and mercy are daily refreshed (Lam 3:22-23), and the gifted grace of Christ Jesus is held as the defining “giving”…
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A Birthday Thank You To My Parents:
Read more: A Birthday Thank You To My Parents:I celebrated my 26th birthday this last Saturday. And, though I am a little freaked out by the fact that I am now officially closer to 30 than to 20, on the whole I can only feel a deep sense of thankfulness: I am thankful to be 26, to have lived another year in the…
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Dennis Hollinger Interview: Ecclesia and Ethics
Read more: Dennis Hollinger Interview: Ecclesia and EthicsIn preparation for a conference that I am helping to organize with some friends here at the University of St Andrews called, Ecclesia and Ethics conference (ecclesiaethics.com), we’ve been putting together a few video interviews to raise interest and excitement. If you’d like to register for the conference or submit an abstract for a paper proposal to…
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Downertown Abbey
Read more: Downertown AbbeyMajor Spoilers Ahead. Do not read if you haven’t watched the Season 3 Finale. I have written before about my love for television watching, which is mostly due to the profession I have chosen. Currently I am working with patients who experience a traumatic physical event (car accident, fall, gun shot wound, etc.) from beginning…