Some interesting reflections from Ed Stetzer on theological education in the US.
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Some interesting reflections from Ed Stetzer on theological education in the US.
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All religion, and theology, is contextual. Yes, even yours. And such was true about the Bible and Jesus himself. ποΈπ§π₯π±
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Newest podcast episode is live. Hereβs a snippet. ποΈπ§π₯π±
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Itβs all around us.
No, not spring pollen (yet). Rather, I refer to violence.
And it seems to be something regular these days in my homeland of America.
Nigeria. Venezuela. And now Iran.
All of this sounds like the Roman god Mars is in charge.
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You have heard that it was said, βEye for eye, and tooth for tooth.β But I tell you, go even further. Attack other nations, bomb them, show your power. For this is the way of my Father in heaven.
β Things Jesus never said
We can talk about the validity or non-validity of the missile strikes in Iran. But people are also asking whether this could mean we are in the end times. Yet, I personally donβt think anything in the Middle East points to Godβs end timetable.
The number one thing that drives us? The question, βAm I safe?β
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Dear God,
If we call it a βpreemptive strike,β will you bless our efforts at war-making and bullying?
Sincerely,
Your seemingly favorite nation who continues to utter the meaningless mantra, βGod, bless us.β
Did you know lament is the most prevalent type of psalm we find in the Psalms? They are everywhere. Starting in Psalm 3β¦
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Did you know lament is the most prevalent type of psalm we find in the Psalms?
They don't encompass your typical song lyrics on a Sunday morning. But very biblical, nonetheless. Itβs the modern-day equivalency of, βWhere the hell are you, God?!β
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There is a time for everything, including a time to protest.
But Iβm not sure weβre engaging in anything constructive.
Rather, the polar opposite bases are only being stirred up even more.
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Conservatives had their own alternative halftime show called the All-American Halftime Show.
Tonight, progressives are holding their own alternative State of the Union address called the Peopleβs State of the Union.
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A couple of days ago was the day of remembrance for when Malcolm X was assassinated. I will always remember the film X, about Malcolmβs life & the Nation of Islam. Still one of the best films Iβve ever seen.
If you can, I encourage you to check it out.
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Today in my World Religions class we discussed religious messages in songs & whether they impact people or not. I specifically played a song from one of my favorite groups - Higher Power by Coldplay. youtu.be/3lfnR7OhZY8?...
More at the most recent episode of Sacred Thoughts. ποΈπ§π₯π±
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As 19th century religion scholar Max Muller said, βHe who knows one [religion], knows none."
I'm kicking off a series on the Sacred Thoughts Podcast that will look more in depth at the 5 major religions of our world. I hope you'll check it out. ποΈπ§π₯π±
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Another faith-based institution of higher education is closing. Leaders in this area have still been challenged to discern a solid way forward through this season. www.providencecc.edu/announcement/
One of my favorites from Lifehouse. youtu.be/I6cdPeYJh0s?...
Over the past 5 years, Hillsong campuses in the US have gone from a total of 16 down to 5, through either closure or disaffiliation. This includes the closure of Hillsong College.
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Ezekiel.
The things that boy had to do & say.
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He would have been 94 today. Very few people have impacted my life as Henri Nouwen has.
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A word uttered by southerners once every year, perhaps once every two years.
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Iβm going to ask a very candid question that circles back around every January:
Why is it always older white conservative men who look to throw shade on the work of MLK?
βBut hereβs the thing that makes it difficult to understand we are in exile. We havenβt been removed from our own land and taken to another. Rather than be taken to Babylon, as Israel was, weβve simply constructed our own Babylon at home.β
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