Monthly Archives: August 2010

It Wasn’t Bad. It Was Just Dull.

Okay… So, this might seem a little odd, but I just subscribed to the newsfeed for a website dedicated to Mississippi atheists. (The source of the quote in the title.) “Why?” you might ask. As a Christian and especially as … Continue reading

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Ordination Question 1

1. Describe your personal experience of God and the understanding of God you derive from biblical, theological, and historical sources. Augustine, in The Trinity, says, “it is difficult to contemplate and fully know the substance of God; who fashions things … Continue reading

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Acts 29: The Mission Continues…

Some people find it easy to share their faith, even with strangers whom they have just met. The rest of us struggle to find the right words to say when we are talking about the weather, much less when we … Continue reading

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Saint Francis (Christian Encounters Series)

What does it take to reach people who just aren’t listening? Sometimes it takes something extreme to show people that you are sincere. For Francis of Assisi, that meant giving up his lavish lifestyle as the son of a wealthy … Continue reading

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Azusa Street

In Azusa Street, Frank Bartleman, gives a detailed account of the beginning of the Pentecostal styled revival that occurred from 1906-1909. He gives significant details on the background events that led up to the revival and then follows the revival … Continue reading

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Back2School Devotion

d365.org has produced a great Back2School devotion. If you are a student, teacher, parent, or none of the above (that’s everyone else) I think you will be blessed by visiting the website. Just follow the link or go to http://www.d365.org … Continue reading

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