(considering) 8:28
Implications of the Sovereignty of God
Category: theology
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Episcopal Church: The Bruhaha about the deposing of a sitting bishop continues. Environment: This is kinda disturbing, but why am I thinking of a Seinfeld episode? Weather: As I finish shovelling yesterday’s snow, I hear about another snowstorm. (at least it’s only predicting HALF A METER of snow over the next 24 hours). American Politics:…
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Law: Indian court clears Richard Gere of obscenity. They did not comment on his acting ability. Culture: Is Polyamory the next part of the Anglican “listening process”? Conference: Video is now available for all main sessions at the text and context conference. They are really good talks, but a sizable investment of time (about 80…
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Neighbour rage: In Italy a trial begins for those accused of killing their neighbours because of too much noise. Shocker: After several deaths in Canada due to tasers, a study finds that they may not be safe. Christianity: The Associated Press finally notices the Christian bestseller “Blue Like Jazz” Caveat: If you wrestle in Jello,…
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Religion and Science: Pope Benedict again wades into the debate. Faith and Brains: (from 2 weeks ago) John Stackhouse publishes an impatient response to the questions about education and faith. Newfoundland and…. Poland?: The local paper of record makes very superficial links between Poland and Newfoundland. Gee, maybe I should apply for a reporting job.…
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“People aren’t ideologically driven.” Sounds like a pretty smart statement, doesn’t it? It was a statement I heard in a recent class on Church planting when we were discussing the way in which people choose Churches. It was said that people never seem to be interested in the things preached from the pulpit, rather in…