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Category Archives: Christianity
Prosperity Gospel and the Singularity
Despite the fact that my alma mater has strong historic ties to the seed-faith movement and its offspring the Prosperity Gospel — I have always viewed these sorts of theologies with suspicion, if not downright contempt. But while reflecting today … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Church, Future, Pop-Culture, Prayer, Technology
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What Does It Mean to Be Presbyterian?
[Part IV of my application for Candidacy in the PC(USA) Ordination Process] To modify a famous quote often applied to the state of Texas, “I wasn’t born a Presbyterian, but I got here as fast as I could.” That said, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Church, Community, Ordination, Presbyterian
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Jesus, Technology, and the Church
[Part III of my application for Candidacy in the PC(USA) Ordination Process] In my personal statement of faith, I make an interesting word choice in describing the methodology of Christ: I refer to him as “using the technology…of his day … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Church, Jesus, Ordination, Presbyterian, Technology
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My Personal Statement of Faith (for now…)
[Part II of my application for Candidacy in the PC(USA) Ordination Process] I trust in one God who is the creator and sustainer of all worlds. I trust—even when I do not necessarily understand—that this one God is also somehow … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Ordination, Philosophy, Presbyterian
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Christian Vocation in the Reformed Tradition
[Part I of my application for Candidacy in the PC(USA) Ordination Process] I have long believed that all of God’s children are called, as related by the Westminster Confession, out of that state of sin and death in which they … Continue reading
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Amnesty for Adam: Pastoral Ministry in a Border Community
This is part three in a three-part series on border/immigration issues written for my summer internship work with Pasos De Fe. For more information, please read the introduction. Previously: Who Is My Neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37) Previously: The Law and the … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Immigration, Jesus, Politics, Reflection
Tagged Adam, amnesty, bible, gospel, Immigration, Jesus, law, Psalms
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The Law and the Lions’ Den: Pastoral Ministry in a Border Community
This is part two in a three-part series on border/immigration issues written for my summer internship work with Pasos De Fe. For more information, please read the introduction. Previously: Who Is My Neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37) The Law and the Lions’ … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Family, Immigration, Politics, Reflection
Tagged Daniel, illegal immigration, Immigration, law, Lions' Den, unjust laws
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