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The Startling Conclusion | In the Present Tense
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In the Present Tense. August 19, 2010. Filed under: Christianity and Politics. Culture and the Bible. 8212; edoutlook @ 3:38 am. Resuming the stages of faith and leadership. When we get to the dark night of the soul II, to Gethsemane, we are overwhelmed with the sense of futility. We know who we are, we know our mission in life, but it seems that we will make the sacrifice and receive nothing in return. After a whole lifetime of seeking and struggling, is this all there is? But of course the darkness can...
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In the Present Tense. August 11, 2010. Filed under: Culture and the Bible. 8212; edoutlook @ 5:26 am. Of course, one big problem is that the lists change over time. At one point, the organ was considered taboo, since it had been associated with gladiatorial combat. Come to think of it, I’ve known quite a few churches where “Who gets to play the organ” battles were somewhat reminiscent of gladiatorial combat. But I digress. But why should that be? If Christ can cast demons out of human beings who were onc...
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What’s your story? | In the Present Tense
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In the Present Tense. March 5, 2011. What’s your story? 8212; edoutlook @ 4:54 pm. My work puts me in contact with young people on a weekly basis. In the last two days, I’ve spent hours with a variety of boys from 6-14 years of age. When he found out I have published books, he asked what about. “My last book was about Jacob.” Blank look. “Jacob and Esau? 8221; Shake of the head. “Jacob, in the Bible”. But we are not telling them. Not telling them in compelling ways. Reducing them to moral example...Yes, ...
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The Currency of All Relationships | In the Present Tense
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In the Present Tense. February 3, 2011. The Currency of All Relationships. 8212; edoutlook @ 5:51 am. Recently I heard it said that “When Christians speak of ‘A saving relationship with Jesus,’ they’re really just talking about a feel-good empty religion.” I can understand why someone would say that, and in some cases it might be true. But just because some use the phrase without serious content, does not mean that it is necessarily so. 1)belief and trust in and loyalty to God. That He would forsake us.
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Political parties. . .and Churches? | In the Present Tense
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In the Present Tense. November 2, 2010. Political parties. . .and Churches? Filed under: Christianity and Politics. Culture and the Bible. 8212; edoutlook @ 5:15 am. I’m departing from the series on First Principles– well, sorta– because I want to talk about something that’s timely. What concerns me is that I have often heard this same thing from evangelists, preachers, and other church officials. For example, “If they don’t respond to our evangelism, it’s because they are hardened ...Imagine a business ...
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Economic Justice | In the Present Tense
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In the Present Tense. February 25, 2011. Filed under: Culture and the Bible. 8212; edoutlook @ 6:07 pm. I recently was asked a question about “economic justice.” Here’s an adaptation of my reply. The problem simply comes down to this: Justice in the human realm is relatively easy to define. Equality before the law, and what is known as procedural due process, having the law applied fairly and consistently. Even this has its problems, but they are not insurmountable. There are individuals, I’ll use ...
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The Siren Call of the Popular Cause | In the Present Tense
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In the Present Tense. December 11, 2010. The Siren Call of the Popular Cause. 8212; edoutlook @ 5:46 am. It seems every few years someone discovers that the Bible teaches whatever the latest philosophical fad is. In some ways this is inevitable. What am I talking about? In the early 19th century, retired sea captain Joseph Bates became deeply involved, and committed his considerable energies, into two worthy causes: Temperance, and Abolition. Surely, worthy causes, and in line with Bible teachings. Some ...
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First Principle: The Tree of Liberty | In the Present Tense
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In the Present Tense. October 25, 2010. First Principle: The Tree of Liberty. Filed under: Christianity and Politics. 8212; edoutlook @ 2:34 am. We are so accustomed to certain things that we lose sight of how remarkable they are. For example, this short passage in Genesis 2. God planted the garden. It’s His. Why does he put a tree of the knowledge of good and evil in that garden? Knowing all that, God went ahead with the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Why? What can we conclude from that? I conclude...
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March | 2011 | In the Present Tense
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In the Present Tense. March 5, 2011. What’s your story? 8212; edoutlook @ 4:54 pm. My work puts me in contact with young people on a weekly basis. In the last two days, I’ve spent hours with a variety of boys from 6-14 years of age. When he found out I have published books, he asked what about. “My last book was about Jacob.” Blank look. “Jacob and Esau? 8221; Shake of the head. “Jacob, in the Bible”. But we are not telling them. Not telling them in compelling ways. Reducing them to moral example...Yes, ...
