Author Archives: PaulVK

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About PaulVK

Husband, Father of 5, Pastor

Does the CRC have a Culture of Fear and Conformity that is Hurting Us?

Posted on June 3, 2014 by PaulVK

Touched a Nerve My blog is normally a rather quiet, sleepy space where I do some musing for a few friends and readers and try to keep my links and thoughts organized and retrievable. In my last post I seemed … Continue reading →

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Can Strong Leaders Develop, Rise and Stay in CRC Institutions?

Posted on June 2, 2014 by PaulVK

  Modeling Leadership at CTS in the 80s I as a student at Calvin Seminary in the 80s was under observation. At CTS the educational track and ecclesiastical track were distinct yet the Seminary faculty was responsible for producing a “faculty recommendation” … Continue reading →

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Galli: “Real Transformation Happens When?”

Posted on June 2, 2014 by PaulVK

CT and McKnight’s Comments on Jesus Creed

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James KA Smith advises resisting too quickly packaging creation/origins assumptions

Posted on June 2, 2014 by PaulVK

Zoom in and discuss on Biologos

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Women, Work and Faith,

Posted on June 2, 2014 by PaulVK

5 Common Themes

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Ed Stetzer: 4 Trends in American Christianity

Posted on June 2, 2014 by PaulVK

CT The word “Christian” will be less used and more clear. Nominals will increasingly become “nones” Christians will increasingly change cultural tactics More robust churches will arise from the death of nominalism

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Skye Jethani on the Trinity

Posted on June 2, 2014 by PaulVK

God, party of 3

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Tim Keller: “Our Call: Holy Living”

Posted on June 2, 2014 by PaulVK

Notes I’m taking on Tim Keller’s sermon “Our Call: Holy Living” from 1 Peter 1:13-16 preached on May 18,2014 Becoming a Christian doesn’t mean just “turning over a new leaf”, but Jesus Christ’s resurrection power comes into our lives. That’s … Continue reading →

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How To Waste Your Life and How To Stop

Posted on May 31, 2014 by PaulVK

What Do You Want?  May is the month for commencement addresses. All over the country scholars, politicians, celebrities, teachers, and people considered to have something to say will stand up in front of graduating High School and College students to give … Continue reading →

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Peter Kreeft on Unbelievable Debates CS Lewis’ Argument from Desire

Posted on May 30, 2014 by PaulVK

Unbelievable

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