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"Well, it was a nice dream."
I just got back to Iraq from my 15 days of required leave. I got to attend the wedding of my dear friends, D-Rock (former roommate) and D-Boy (who is actually a woman). I hung out with J-Town and Randalf pretty extensively (both former roommates/ future hopefuls). And, of course, I spent most of my time at the house ( Read more... ) -
eHarmony Update
So, at the dawn of this deployment-to-Iraq, I decided to sign up for a second round with good ol' eHarmony. I figured it would be partiuclarly helpful for maintaing perspective. I had made all the payments for the year (which are non-refundable) by the time I realized how foolish I had been for spending my paycheck on anything other than ( Read more... ) -
My Current Situation and 1 Peter, Pt. 5
Here's a summarization of the last chapter of 1 Peter.
I'll try to conclude the study with one more post, to follow.
Chapter 5 breaks down a bit more finely...
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5:1-4 concerns the conduct of Christian leaders.
Peter encourages the elders, among whom he identifies himself merely as "your fellow elder," to uphold "the flock of God among you" with ( Read more... ) -
My Current Situation and 1 Peter, Pt. 4
A three-sectioned summary of 1 Peter 4...
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4:1-7 speaks on how suffering in the flesh allows one to live in the spirit. "he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased to sin..." Further, it is demonstrated that we have already wasted enough time investing our behavior in "the lusts of men," and that as we refuse to continue in "the same ( Read more... ) -
Profile Overhaul
I think I'm finally done editing my profile, for a while...
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The BIOGRAPHY is now...
- slightly less bulky of content.
- more tightly organized it, including an overall division into two separate sub-sections.
The FAITH CONFESSION is now...
- a new section in my profile.
- an extensive outline of Trinitarian relationships from the wondrous Jürgen ( Read more... ) -
Aside from the Bible, This Is the Best Book I've Ever Read
"Time is an interval in eternity, finitude is a space in infinity, and freedom is a concession of the eternal love. God withdraws himself in order to go out of himself. Eternity breathes itself in, so as to breathe out the Spirit of Life."
-Moltmann, The Trinity and the Kingdom
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Corrections For the Church
In my experience of the Church today, it seems to me that the following items need to be stressed...
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1) Spirituality. People are more important than materials. Relationships are more important than ideals. We should be soulful, not mechanical. Things like rights, capital, the scientific method, sexual expression, and freedom of one's own ( Read more... ) -
My Current Situation and 1 Peter, Pt. 3
A Note on Submissive Roles
Notice the admonishments not to be afraid. It is issued to both the women who are submitting to their husbands (3:6), and to those who "suffer for the sake of righteousness," who face "intimidation" (3:14). It is interesting that the calling given is one of not being afraid. Isn't fearfulness a requirement for ( Read more... ) -
Quotes from Guys I Admire
"Bear in mind, children, that they listen to you because you're kids, not because you're right." -Rich Mullins, addressing adult children of God
"This is the disobedience of the 'believers;' when they are asked to obey, they simply confess their unbelief and leave it at that (Mark 9.24). You are trifling with the subject. If you believe, take the ( Read more... ) -
My Current Situation and 1 Peter, Pt. 2
In my last entry I reviewed 1 Peter 1-2. In summary so far, 1 Peter establishes the precious, perfecting grace found in Jesus Christ (1:1-2:11) which calls us after him (2:21-25), out of the world, and yet as examples to the world (2:12-20). Now I will continue, at a great length, with Chapter 3. I'll keep anything beyond summarizing ( Read more... )