This post is a continuation from a previous post. For the whole story, read On debating an imam. Christianity is not about a religion, or a philosophy, or a worldview; it is about a person. For centuries men have been beaten, persecuted, tortured, and killed, and it was not for the sake of a…
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On holiness – Part 1
One of my earliest memories of childhood is a painting that hung on the wall in my grandparent's living room. The painting was a fox hunt, and it was rather large. The scene detailed a vast stretch of fields and tree lines boxed in by fence rows. Despite the pastoral nature of the setting, the…
Building Scarecrows
Having just moved to a new place, I am still trying to find my way around. Part of that process, at least for me, is learning all the nooks and crannies. It is discovering the little places, like a park or a trail, that provide moments of escape from the bustle here in America. A couple…
Baptist witchcraft
This post is more of a question than an answer. It is curiosity not advice, and I know that even bringing this issue up will bring scrutiny on me from others. My hope is that in raising my questions and my lack of understanding we can dialogue toward a Biblical perspective. So, as you read…
My Final Journal Entry
An ancient fable relates the tale of a group of blind men upon their first encounter with an elephant. Having heard of an elephant before but not knowing anything about them, these men are given the opportunity to feel the creature in order to know what it is. In this story (which has been told…
Term in Review: 5 biggest lessons learned
I needed this post. I had a lot of fun choosing my 5 most entertaining posts for last week's Term in Review, but I needed to work through this week's post. It was medicine for my soul. Recently, I mentioned my lack of excitement about returning to the States, and as that time has quickly approached, I have…
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The message of the cross – Part 2
Before you even attempt to read this post, I would suggest you read Part 1. Desensitized. It is a word that gets tossed around a lot in western culture now. We talk about being desensitized to violence or sex in movies. We talk about how children in our society see so much filth…
The Message of the Cross – Part 1
We were running late, and I was mad.However, the object of my frustration was none other than myself. We had a couple of errands to run before we left for the village, and I had, yet again, grossly underestimated the amount of time it takes to get even little tasks done in Africa. So, I…
