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Husband, Father of 5, Pastor

Hobby Lobby and Interpreting Identity

Posted on July 1, 2014 by PaulVK

Hobby Lobby Hobby horses

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Brookings Institute on Hobby Lobby

Posted on July 1, 2014 by PaulVK

HT: Bill Harris. http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/fixgov/posts/2014/06/30-supreme-court-hobby-lobby-decision-response-diiulio In my view, Justice Anthony Kennedy’s four-page concurring opinion comes closest to accurately calibrating the decision’s rationale and reach. Kennedy avers that the majority opinion “does not have the depth and sweep ascribed to it by the respectful and … Continue reading →

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Belgium Approves Child Euthanasia

Posted on July 1, 2014 by PaulVK

BBC

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Mark Lilla’s the Libertarian Age

Posted on July 1, 2014 by PaulVK

The New Republic

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Book Covers, Female Authors

Posted on June 30, 2014 by PaulVK

The Boston Globe

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Can Denomination Be Helpful When Churches Are Dying Because We Don’t Understand What Church Is For?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by PaulVK

The Wrong End of the Tree My friend Pete wrote a response to my last structure piece. He noted, and I agree, that these structure conversations are starting at the wrong end of the church. The crisis at the denominational … Continue reading →

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Glory in the Creation Story of Isaiah 5

Posted on June 30, 2014 by PaulVK

One of My Favorite Creation Stories While the Genesis stories get all of the attention one of my favorite creation stories is found in Isaiah 5:1-7. You might say “that isn’t a creation story” but I think it is. It … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Recover After Preaching

Posted on June 30, 2014 by PaulVK

Embrace a theology of health: Newbigin: the church is the hermeneutic of the gospel Do something that makes you sweat after you preach. Your autonomic nervous system has been engaged. Give your body a chance to work it out. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Thom Rainer 7 Factors Limiting Evangelism at the Local Church

Posted on June 30, 2014 by PaulVK

Evangelism isn’t a priority Laity believe it’s the job of the pastor and staff An excuse mentality No connection between prayer and evangelism Little visible compassion and Christ-likeness Most ministries not intentionally evangelistic Current members concerned at how new members would … Continue reading →

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Jim Bradley on Science and Religion in On Being

Posted on June 30, 2014 by PaulVK

Jim was at Madison Square when I was and we were in a small group together. Wonderful man. Loved hearing his warm voice of wisdom in this piece.

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