Category Archives: theology

Release or Re-Leash?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Release of the Spirit — or — Re-leash of the Spirit? Have you ever noticed that whenever there is a release of the Holy Spirit, the human tendency is to re-leash Him and get church back under human control and … Continue reading →

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Man! My God, the Creator, became a man!

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

O my God!  Emmanuel!  God is with us.  The Creator became a man!

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Are You Ready For Some Bordom Bustin’ In 2013?

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

Begin 2013 by busting out of your boredom box; rerouting the routine of your rut; surpassing the same ole, same ole! Do something new and different for the kingdom of God today. No need to repeat what isn’t working. Step … Continue reading →

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12/12/12 — 12 Out Of The Box Thoughts About Church

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

Here are 12 out-of-the-box thoughts about church on 12/12/12. 1)  Church is not God in a noose, but God on the loose! 2)  Church is not spectators sitting, but believers battling the forces of darkness! 3)  Church is not a … Continue reading →

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When People Say “God” Which God Do They Mean?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

For most of American history, when people used the word “God” it was assumed that they meant the God of the Old and New Testaments.  However, nowadays, in our post-Christian society the name “God” doesn’t mean the same thing to … Continue reading →

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ABC News Glosses Over Mormon Beliefs

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

Tonight ABC World News With Diane Sawyer had a very shallow report on Mormonism which they called “What Do Mormons Believe?”  However, they glossed over Mormon believes by telling us almost nothing about them. ABC didn’t tell us that the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On The Big Bang Theory

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

The Big Bang Theory of the origin of the universe has become widely accepted both among scientists and in society.  There is even a popular American TV sitcom on CBS called The Big Bang Theory.  However, the theory is not … Continue reading →

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