This begins a series over the next 2 days that were written a month ago. It is interesting to read them now. I will tweak the intros to each, but I fear that they will be ongoing issues until we seriously revisit some of our flimsy thinking behind these subjects. Hurricane Sandy was only one … Continue reading »
I have always been suspicious of that second sentence. Usually it is the obvious second sentence that is preceded by the unstated first sentence. “We hold these truth to be self-evident” is a great second sentence. The problem is that it is often put forward as a first sentence. People just start with “We hold these … Continue reading »
I know at least three people who believe in miracles: Marjorie Suchocki, Bruce Epperly and I do. I have written several times about holding onto the miraculous (as well asdealing with demons and skirting ‘Satan’) - both as Bible reading Christians and as ministers in the 21st century – even after we have excused ourselves from the … Continue reading »
Last week I had chance to return to the place where I had been a pastor for 11 years. I have been away for 4 years pursuing higher education. It was great to reconnect with folks that I love very much. The trip also included a chance to head out into the woods with a … Continue reading »
This is a re-post from a blog that I did at Homebrewed Christianity. I wanted to display here in preparation for a series of upcoming posts. [ I have started putting posts with big words over there and more everyday stuff over here - it seems to be working] Thank you all for your great … Continue reading »
In a recent Homebrewed Christianity podcast episode Mike Morrell interviews Leif Hetland, a charismatic signs & wonders Pastor. Afterward I got to talk with Tripp about my thoughts on reconciling the best of Pentecostal practices with a Progressive Christianity. Here are my two big points: What Pentecostals have to say to Progressives Jesus laid hands … Continue reading »
> I am at the end of my school year and, thus, writing papers. Here is an email conversation from a couple of weeks ago I had with a fellow minister. I wanted to post it and see if anyone had any reflections, objections, questions or comments. If you already know the basics or have … Continue reading »
He is risen! … now what? Last week I was a part of two vigorous online conversations regarding the resurrection. Then I had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Easter Sunday in a glorious way. I thought it might be good to recap the implications of last week’s conversations and celebrations as we turn the … Continue reading »
It goes without saying, Easter is a big deal. I only have to mention the significance of passages like Paul’s claim in 1 Corinthians 15:13-15 (NIV) 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and … Continue reading »
I love reading the Bible. I am especially fond of the Gospels. One thing that I am increasingly aware of is the need for translation to the modern world. Yes, we need it to be translated from Greek to English well but we also need to translate it culturally. There is a significant gap between … Continue reading »
