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    Theology of Ecology

    August 20th, 2007 · 1 Comment

    Here’s a great short paper by Matt Krick on the relationship between how we understand God and how we understand creation. I’m inclined to side with Matt in asserting that our salvation is inexorably linked with our stewardship of all of creation.

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    Tags: creation · salvation · stewardship · theology

    Missional Church and the Future of Theological Education: Follow Up

    July 14th, 2007 · 1 Comment

    In this original post I decried the unfortunate separation of the typical Christian church and theological education. I said that in a future post I would try and offer some more constructive thoughts - and so I shall.
    I would say that churches, in as much as they have ceased to be a people who [...]

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    Tags: Jesus · church · missional · stewardship · theology · western culture

    Spreading the Wealth

    November 18th, 2006 · 1 Comment

    America is a unique place.  I don’t think there is anywhere else in the world where capitalism has taken so strong a hold (for better or for worse).  As a result, everything that can be commodified - is.  Even things like personality, charisma, and giftedness have come to be seen as commodities.
    America is unique for [...]

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    Tags: church · community · culture · stewardship · western culture

    A Talk With the Boys

    October 28th, 2006 · No Comments

    So, I got back to the states a week ago now.  I have already managed to take a weekend trip to DC with three good friends to visit another.  I have been spending time with my mom and grandma, and I am slowly, but surely taking the time to visit with former students and families [...]

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    Tags: Jesus · bible · culture · money · stewardship · theology