Author Archives: PaulVK

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Husband, Father of 5, Pastor

Dallas Willard on “What Is Skepticism For?”

Skepticism is for: 1. To undermine illegitimate forms of authority. 2. To stimulate inquiry.

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Dallas Willard on Joy

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So This is Water, The Water Is Joy

Wow, very impressive. I would like to deconstruct it a bit though. The thesis is that education affords one the choice to consider a more generous outlook on the banalities of modern urban existence. This is true and helpful. What’s … Continue reading

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The Double Life of the Boston Marathon Bomber

NY Times. 

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James Davidson Hunter on the Culture War

From Patheos ”The Culture Wars Reflect the Polarization of Society” Really just passing on the quote (isn’t cut and paste nifty!:) ) The question of the tactics of power politics imposing its vision on all others is not an idle one–for … Continue reading

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Forming Children, Forming Young Adults

From Jesus Creed Childhood Messages  1.You are loved. 2. You are unique. 3. You have gifts 4. You are safe. 5. You are valuable. Adolescent Messages 1. Life is difficult. 2. You are not in control. 3. You are not … Continue reading

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The Nuclear Family is not Traditional Family

Peter Leithart on marriage and family.  In a recent talk at the Wheaton Theology Conference, the Kenyan Anglican Archbishop David Gitari told of a Christian ministry that hired an ambulance to assist employees at a factory where injuries were being … Continue reading

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Ben Witherington on the Text of Terror

Blog post on 1 Timothy 2.8-15

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Bring Back the Dead

Fascinating piece from Maclean’s. Thanks Pete VDB

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Dropping the Idols and Not Letting Go Until He Blesses You

Grabbing for Glory Last week  we talked about Jacob reaching after the glory of the things around him that attracted him and how through power we cannot attain glory. Last week I also was pointed to a terrific speech given by … Continue reading

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