Category Archives: christian

Deo Volente

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

“Deo Volente” is not a phrase used much nowadays, yet it speaks of a wonderful attitude. Deo Volente, often shortened to D.V. simply means “God willing”. Like many Latin phrases its real meaning has been lost in the mists of … Continue reading →

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Eyes Attuned

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

If your eyes are attuned, when you travel around France and Spain there are numerous signs indicating the Camino to Santiago. They are on walls, paths and buildings.  They are a silent indication that you are on one of the many … Continue reading →

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The Bible in Music

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Last weekend I listened, once again, to Michael Card’s CD, The Ancient Faith, a musical tour through the Old Testament with an underlying theme of the coming of Christ. Even though it is nearly 20 years old it is still … Continue reading →

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How Does the World See Us?

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

I haven’t finished  Brandon Hatmaker’s  book, Barefoot Church: Serving the Least in a Consumer Culture, but as soon as I do I will write a review. In the meantime here is another challenging quote that forces us to think about what … Continue reading →

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True Community and Mission – a quote

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

“Every time I hear someone teach on the Acts 2 church I wonder what first-century faith community really looked like. I can’t help but think there was something special about it that we’ve missed. It’s hard to imagine a day where people … Continue reading →

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The Curse of Dualism

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

What is the biggest threat facing Christianity today? Islam? Biblical and theological liberalism? Possibly, but I would suggest that an even greater threat to the effectiveness of Christianity is dualism. Dualism is that technique we use to artificially divide life … Continue reading →

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The Power of Passion and a Christian World-view

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Recently I encountered someone with a infectious passion for people to understand a Christian world-view.  Mike Goheen is currently the professor of missiology at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids. His passion is to promote a holistic Christian world-view – a perspective … Continue reading →

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Equipping The Troops – a Christian Apologetic Approach

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

If the Laissez faire is foolish and the Fortress method only temporary, how do we prepare our children for a life of Christian faith that can withstand the arguments and abuse that will certainly come. Let me begin by saying, … Continue reading →

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Keep The Drawbridge Closed

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

A few days ago I started a discussion on how we direct our children with regard to faith in this chaotic post-modern environment. The story continues … How do we guide our children in the fraught area of faith? Some … Continue reading →

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Let them Choose

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Yesterday I wrote about the confusing “world of faiths” that has developed in Western countries over the last few generations. It is this faith supermarket that our children enter. I didn’t even mention celebrities and Scientology, or the crazy “God … Continue reading →

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