Category Archives: Theology

In Praise of Logic

It may a strange thing to title a pastoral note “In Praise of Logic.” To some it may seem silly – wouldn’t it be absurd to hold logic in contempt? Yet, sadly, there are those who do. In one of post-modernity’s strangest … Continue reading

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Name Recognition and Christian Ministry

Branding our churches, ministries, and even personalities in Christian, vocational service is a thing.  Really.  And it is an important thing.  If you want to publish a book, Christian publishing companies want to know how many friends you have on … Continue reading

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The Boundaries of Knowledge

We all spend much of our lives attempting to discover, move, accommodate, or ignore boundaries.  Toddlers want to see how many times Daddy will pick the spoon up off the floor.  Children wait to see what will happen if they … Continue reading

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Faith and Works: Ancient Advice on a Modern Confusion

“All sensible people, not to mention Christians, should watch with the greatest care what they say, lest their tongue get ahead of their mind and babble forth before they have organized their thoughts.”[1] Urbanus Rhegius, 1535 Lately I have been … Continue reading

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