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About PaulVK

Husband, Father of 5, Pastor

James Davidson Hunter on the Culture War

Posted on May 10, 2013 by PaulVK

From Patheos “The Culture Wars Reflect the Polarization of Society” Really just passing on the quote (isn’t cut and paste nifty!:) ) The question of the tactics of power politics imposing its vision on all others is not an idle one–for … Continue reading →

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Forming Children, Forming Young Adults

Posted on May 10, 2013 by PaulVK

From Jesus Creed Childhood Messages  1.You are loved. 2. You are unique. 3. You have gifts 4. You are safe. 5. You are valuable. Adolescent Messages 1. Life is difficult. 2. You are not in control. 3. You are not … Continue reading →

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The Nuclear Family is not Traditional Family

Posted on May 10, 2013 by PaulVK

Peter Leithart on marriage and family.  In a recent talk at the Wheaton Theology Conference, the Kenyan Anglican Archbishop David Gitari told of a Christian ministry that hired an ambulance to assist employees at a factory where injuries were being … Continue reading →

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Ben Witherington on the Text of Terror

Posted on May 10, 2013 by PaulVK

Blog post on 1 Timothy 2.8-15

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Bring Back the Dead

Posted on May 10, 2013 by PaulVK

Fascinating piece from Maclean’s. Thanks Pete VDB

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Dropping the Idols and Not Letting Go Until He Blesses You

Posted on May 9, 2013 by PaulVK

Grabbing for Glory Last week  we talked about Jacob reaching after the glory of the things around him that attracted him and how through power we cannot attain glory. Last week I also was pointed to a terrific speech given by … Continue reading →

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Ed Stetzer’s Thoughts on the American Persecuted Christian Meme

Posted on May 9, 2013 by PaulVK

Arose over the hoax regarding a Pentagon ban on evangelizing in the Army. Link

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John Calvin on Jacob Wrestling with God

Posted on May 9, 2013 by PaulVK

Moreover, it is not said that Satan, or any mortal man, wrestled with Jacob, but God himself: to teach us that our faith is tried by him; and whenever we are tempted, our business is truly with him, not only … Continue reading →

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Race and Media Narrative of Christianity in Christian Sports Stars

Posted on May 9, 2013 by PaulVK

Tebow vs. Collins There are many reasons for this marginalization of black Christian athletes. Segregation and racism in American churches and media, and widespread ignorance of black religiosity, are partly to blame, but it’s also due to the fact that white … Continue reading →

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Dallas Willard Obit Pieces Link List

Posted on May 8, 2013 by PaulVK

Bio Piece from 2006 in CT John Ortberg obit in CT Among countless other ideas, Dallas thought about the nature of heaven in ways that linger. Our destiny, he used to say, is to be part of a tremendously creative … Continue reading →

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