Monthly Archives: February 2011

Judas as one hurt by Jesus

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

I’ve read a lot of books complaining about treatment people have received from the church. I can’t say that any of the poor treatment was justified. I doubt it was. People hurt people. I’ve also done a lot of figuring … Continue reading →

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Plants in Time

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Here are some links to some cool time lapse images of plants. In CS Lewis’s Screwtape Letters Screwtape continues to remind Wormwood that we humans living in time and that this has consequences for our lives, our perceptions and our … Continue reading →

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My Presumptive Exclusion From Suffering

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

Despite nearly everything from both Jesus and the apostles it seems that the American church has whole heartedly embraced a notion that the cross of Jesus Christ means I won’t have to suffer. When suffering comes we cry out that … Continue reading →

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Egypt and the Little Apocalypse

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

The struggle for power in Egypt has turned violent. I’m on a Sojourner’s mailing list so I got a “Dear Paul” letter from Jim Wallis demanding that the US government seek the ouster of Mubarak. I received the email just … Continue reading →

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The Temptations of the Little Apocalypse

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

This week’s sermon is from Luke 21:5-19. It is not an easy passage. This passage seems to be something like a rocky coastline, it seems impossible not to wreck your ship against it. As is usually the case the best … Continue reading →

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Kindle or Nook

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

Recently my parents were contemplating whether to go with B&N (Nook) or Amazon (Kindle). A lot of reviews will focus on the devices but I think that is the wrong place to look. Devices will increasingly be disposable, it is … Continue reading →

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