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Patrick Oden- driving the 5 December 18, 2009
- More Pure December 11, 2009So why did Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, and the Quakers make such strong stands against the establishment churches of their time and region? It was not solely a reaction against a restrictive religion, nor an attempt to water down the demands it was assumed Christ made on their souls. Indeed, just the opposite. They were [...]
- Incitement December 9, 2009In conservative religious circles women have had a difficult time existing. Either they are forced into compulsive passivity or they are crushed by male dominated hierarchies; reduced or kicked out. Some religions keep women locked away, essentially if not totally, or lock them away by covering them in all manners of coverings so as to make [...]
- Winter in Southern California December 8, 2009We had a storm come through the last few days. It’s still a bit cold out. There’s snow on Mt. Wilson. But, it’s warm in the sun and the sky is bright blue. Working outside today… warmer in the sun than inside the apartment.
- A conversation with Brian McLaren December 6, 2009A conversation on the future of the U.S. church with Brian McLaren, author of Finding Our Way Again: The Return of the Ancient Practices, [...]
- stay or go November 22, 2009John 6:61ff: But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, “Does this offend you? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you [...]
- Responding to sin November 21, 2009One of the things I am turning over in my head is the motivation behind sin. Talk to some people and they will bring out a well-worn harangue about calling sin a sin, and making sure folks know exactly what sins are being committed. These sorts of people are concerned that God will present them [...]
- Primary emphasis November 21, 2009I’m not sure what brought this to mind, but I feel I might as well consider it for a bit. Back in 1997 I worked at the US Post Office in San Dimas, CA as a clerk. It payed the bills. Or really, it inspired me to get new bills. I bought some books, the [...]
- The Spirit in the Church (part 3) November 20, 2009We have massive edifices and complex organizations all designed to help spread the message of Christ into this world by any means possible. Instead of doing this with a measure of bounty and joy, however, we are sad, and the world considers us sad. Surely, however, we are not all sad. For [...]
- The Holy Spirit in the Church (part 2) November 19, 2009Pentecost is a curious event indeed. When the flood waters settled after the dam had been broken, the life giving water now flowed to all those who follow Christ. The Spirit had come, and come in power. What might be more curious, however, is that we don’t really pay much attention to [...]
