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The Danger Of Changing

The universe is in a constant state of flux.

Flux as in change – not the metal.

hmm… what am I doing?…. oh yeah.. change. Change can be good – or is good.

Yet, even as change is good, it also holds a ton of dangers. Maybe that’s why folks try [...]

Greetings From Noel….or Noal?

It's my Dad's 50th birthday.

well – not today..but a few days ago… ok, it was a week ago. BUT that's not the point.

The point is that I'm in Noel, Missouri, typing on a Linux computer (don't tell my Mac, she might get jelsous!). You see, Em and I flew down here (and [...]

Deciphering Academse

Have you ever read a research article or study and scratched your head?

Well, scratch no longer!! The friendly folks at PhD have provided a guide to deciphering the academse language.

Spirituality vs Material Possessions‏

In his book “Everything Must Change” (click here to read my book review), Brian McLaren talks about changing our “narrative story” or worldview from that of our culture to a Kingdom view.

I know this is a popular topic among “Christian circles” (a quick glance through a Christian book story says volumes…).

Yet, [...]

The Ministry of Conversation

The ancient Christian monks of Ireland would establish bases next to villages or trade routes with the hope that various strangers would stop in and say “hi”.

The abbot of the monastery would stop whatever he was doing and visit with the stranger. In fact, if the abbot was in the middle of fast [...]

Nerds, Geeks, & Dorks Definition: PhD Style

There I was – enjoying some laughs at the expense of some unaware grad students when I noticed that they were discussing a topic expounded upon yours truly. Listening closer, I began….

What?!

Are you still caught up on that whole “laughing at grad students” deal?  Come on!  It’s not like I’m sitting [...]

I Am Legend

Vampires, Zombies, and Will Smith – what could be better?

Ever since the first trailers hit the big screen, I have wanted to see I Am Legend. However, life forbid me the opportunity to indulge in the colored pixels.

Enter NetFlicks (insert Long Ranger sound track here)

All and all, the movie was really [...]

The New Perspective on Paul Movement

Did the 1st Century Jews really think that following the Mosaic Law would make them “righteousness”?

For years, Christian’s believers were taught that the 1st Century Jews were trying to “earn” their way to “heaven”. This view was heavily promoted by the leaders of the Protestant Reformation – which is understandable since they [...]

Ah…What A Sweet Wife!!

This morning my lovely wife made pancakes!!

Not just any pancakes…HEART SHAPED PANCAKES!!!!!!!

She is sooooo sweet!  

 

Oh – did I mention that mention the bananas and walnuts?

 

Much happiness.

Vatican: “Charles Darwin Was On The Right Track”

The nail has been driven and the hatchet buried – not necessarily in that order..Burying the hatchet:

This week the Vatican released a statement that “Darwin’s theory of evolution was compatible with Christian faith, and could even be traced to St Augustine and St Thomas Aquinas.”

This means that Charles Darwin is back in [...]