Lutheran clergy love to spar with one another and at times that sparring can turn into spearing. And with the advent of social media, these … Sine ScripturaRead more
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Myths about Prayer You Might Believe
Myth: Persistent prayers move God to action. We often believe that if we pray long enough, God will finally give in to our prayers. We … Myths about Prayer You Might BelieveRead more
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About Winning, not Justice: Casey Anthony
A lawyer on Fox News while waiting for the Casey Anthony verdict came clean. He said, “This is not about justice, but winning.†It was … About Winning, not Justice: Casey AnthonyRead more
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Etymology and Life: Bible
If you want the in-depth etymology, you will need to “Google it†as they say. But essentially the word Bible means “book.†The phrase “the … Etymology and Life: BibleRead more
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Polemic against Postmodernism
Every opinion is as valid as the next. Postmodernism for the populace. And when this maxim is taken into the area of biblical interpretation, the … Polemic against PostmodernismRead more
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Chiseling an Idol with a Hermeneutic
Does it really matter if you believe in the creation story? Does it really change anything if you dismiss the account of the flood? What … Chiseling an Idol with a HermeneuticRead more
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Judge Not? Is that really Jesus’ counsel?
Matthew 7:1-5 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure … Judge Not? Is that really Jesus’ counsel?Read more
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What?
What? Of her reason for supporting Obama, Oprah quoted the Bible, saying, “‘What does it do to gain the world but lose your soul? ‘I … What?Read more