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O Teacher Where Art Thou?: A Case for Legitimate Higher Learning
In Michael’s recent posts on what does it take to be in ministry, I noticed that one area that tends to get push back is the issue of seminary and why it would be...
The Galileo Incident: A Clash of Faith and Science?
The past few weeks I’ve been teaching an adult Sunday school class on the relationship between the Christian faith and science. We’ve reviewed what the Genesis text says—and...
"One White Lie Will Send You to Hell For All Eternity" . . . and other stupid statments
Repost from the great crash 0f 08 I have heard this since I was a very young Christian. It seemed somewhat reasonable as it was explained to me by pastors in sermons and by...
Faith and Emotions
I admit, I am not an overly emotional person. In fact, I find being around overly emotional people uncomfortable and there are at times instances when I wish certain...
16 Considerations About Entering the Ministry
Here are sixteen thoughts about going into ministry. They are in no particular order. UPDATE: Please understand, I am listing these idealistically. Although I followed many of...
Open Discussion: Clout with God?
Are there some people who have more clout with God than others? When joining people in a community of prayer, are there certain people who have more influence with God than...
Is Obama the Antichrist?
More than one Christian friend has suggested to me, in all seriousness, that President Obama is the Antichrist. I haven’t taken such suggestions too seriously, but recently a...
Open Discussion: What Does it take to be in Ministry?
First, let me restate the question to keep us from one debate. What does it take for a person to be qualified to be a full-time preaching/teaching pastor? Is some sort of...