Years ago, someone wrote a book about the Twenty-third Psalm that became very popular. I think it was called, “A Shepherd looks at the 23 Psalm.” If my memory serves me right, it was supposedly written by a shepherd.
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This huge quarter-page ad was published in our local small-town paper this week. It is supposedly a message from God Himself. Is it any wonder that people are offended by Fundamentalist Evangelicals?
I am appalled that someone would be so bold as to put these words in God’s mouth! Honestly, I choose #1, because it really [...]
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Posted in Articles & posts, Christianity, God on Sep 21st, 2008
Update: Hurricane IKE knocked this sign over and it has now been removed. What a coincidence.
This billboard greets everyone driving north on TX249 in Tomball, TX. The advertiser obviously believes that God gave man a list of rules that would produce a happy life when they are obeyed. Apparently, to this person, there is no [...]
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Posted in Articles & posts, church on Jul 15th, 2008
To my own surprise, this past Saturday evening, I found myself attending Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church. My daughter needed a ride to check out the Koinonia Singles meeting at Lakewood. My plan was to get Kristy there towards the end of the main service, in time for the after-service Koinonia meeting. But, before I [...]
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“Jesus is in trouble. When people worship him today - or even speak his name - the object of their devotion is unlikely to be who they think he is. A mythical Jesus has grown up over time. He has served to divide peoples and nations. He has led to destructive wars in the name [...]
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