2-D or 3-D?
“What we are looking for in reading the Bible is the ability to turn the two-dimensional words on paper into a three-dimensional encounter with God, so that the text takes on life and meaning and depth and perspective and gives us direction for what to do today.” ― Scot McKnight[1] We have all heard debates…
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Silence
In Romans 9:3, Paul the Apostle expresses the emotion that, “for my people, my Jewish brothers and sisters. I would be willing to be forever cursed—cut off from Christ!—if that would save them.” A great many commentators and writers have attempted to understand just what Paul meant by these words. We do well to note the…
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Do Faith and Science Conflict?
Many are asking the question, “Do faith and science conflict?” and many would say they know the answer. In this message delivered at Bow Valley Christian Church on January 7, 2018, I offer the answer of one who has worked in and studied the sciences while also living and studying a life of faith. I…
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The Greatest Showman
The Greatest Showman (2017) (Directed by Michael Gracey; written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon) (Spoiler alert: if you want to be completely surprised by the themes contained in this film, see the movie before reading this blog.) Those who regularly read this blog will not be surprised to hear that I enjoyed another musical. The…
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The Crown
The Crown, Season 2, Episode 6: Vergangenheit Written by Peter Morgan Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe This post contains numerous spoilers and explanations of a current episode of The Crown. You may want to watch the episode before reading this article. The German word, vergangenheit, has many uses [1] in the German language. Its simplest meaning is “the…
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