Monthly Archives: June 2006

Has Noah’s Ark Been Found?

Texas archaeologists believe they may have located the remains of Noah’s Ark in Iran’s Elburz mountain range. Read article http://articles.news.aol.com/news/_a/has-noahs-ark-been-found/20060629173309990001?_mpc=news%2e10%2e1&cid=842   Technorati Tags: archeology, biblical_story, faith, in the news, Noahs-Ark

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multiple ways to express the trinity

The trinity (the three persons or expressions of God) as expressed in the Christian faith is usually referred to as Father, Son and Holy Spirit or Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer. However the LA times reports  leaders of the Presbyterian Church (USA) are suggesting … Continue reading

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Face in the wood

Doug Pagiit found Jesus in  the wood trim at his house (tongue firmly planted in cheek). I was taking a picture of the trim work in one of the bedrooms of our duplex in order to get a matching piece … Continue reading

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missional and emergent

I noticed that sometimes these two words representing movements of change the church can get used interchangably. I wonder how much synergy there is between the two. Some people are in both conversations This article speaks to some of the connecting pont … Continue reading

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Rob Bell, The next Billy Graham?

The Chicago Sun times has this article on Rob Bell, The next Billy Graham? I was surprised to see this quote So much so that Mars Hill, the congregation Bell co-founded with a small group of friends seven years ago, … Continue reading

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Urban and Multiethnic Outreach, Vol. 1

Rudy Carrasco has a book Urban and Multiethnic Outreach, Vol. 1  out. Rudy is a really sharp guy and an innovative thinker about things multi-ethnic. So even though I haven’t read this yet I suggest you check it out Technorati Tags: … Continue reading

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Church Sign Generator

If you have ever seen one of those stupid church signs and wanted to get one of your own but didn’t have a church sign to do it visit Church Sign Generator  and make one of your own. For inspiration … Continue reading

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why race matters

While browsing I came across an interesting story it reflects an ongoing lack of understanding among about race and racism that I have most recently experienced with some Christian folks I’ve been meeting with. Here’s a quote Hey, black guy … Continue reading

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bragging on the kid

Sometimes I think I don’t post enough on this subject but this is worth sharing. My oldest son (following in his mom’s footsteps) got straight  A’s on his final report card. He is going into 7th grade and doing 8th … Continue reading

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Frightened Black Family Flees Pomo Church

While browsing over the Christianity/emerging church category over at wordpress.com I came across this "gem".  Thanks to Fajita blog for the lead No suits, no ties, no Sunday shoes. I told one of the ushers that he needed to show … Continue reading

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