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social justice

The Assignment

by Brent on January 21, 2010

in Commentary

One day some the members of Jesus’ inner circle came to him with a question about judgment.
Trying to get their theology straight, they pointed out a man blind from birth and asked where to pin the blame.
Was it this guy who did something wrong or was it his parents? What caused God to curse him [...]

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City on a Hill

by Brent on January 5, 2010

in Commentary

City on a Hill

Once upon a time there was this guy named Jesus, you might have heard of him or even read his book.
One time at a major public address, he said that the people that followed him would be like a city on a hill: unmistakable, un-missable, un-hideable. A prominent feature on the skyline of society.
Which sounded [...]

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Save Your Christmas

by Brent on December 13, 2008

in Most Joking Aside

This time of year, it is not unusual to hear from crowds of Christians bemoaning the current state of Christmas and how secular, and selfish, and generally Christ-deficient it has become.

It is also not unusual to view these people as whiners and spoilsports, out to ruin the fun for everyone else who doesn’t believe exactly as they do.

A perception that is substantially aided by the tone with which they present their case.

Which is generally whiny and obnoxious…

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A Short Conversation With God

by Brent on May 26, 2008

in Commentary

Me: So God, what do you think of the churches of Memphis…?

Inflatable Church

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