Similar Posts
LaRochelle – The Meaning of Belief
ByempowerThis is the third in a set of responses to Philosophy for Believers. Links to all responses can be found in the introductory post to the series, along with a schedule of future posts. As I get older, I grow increasingly fascinated with the question of how one arrives where one does in terms of…
Share this:
- Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
- Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
- Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
- Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
- Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
- Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
Charting a New Course
ByempowerWe’re excited about what we have accomplished over the last several months here on the Energion Discussion Network, and we’re looking to make some changes to make our content and presentation even better. You can see our announcement on our news blog. Rev. Steve Kindle, who has been the EDN editor for all this time,…
Share this:
- Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
- Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
- Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
- Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
- Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
- Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables?
Byempowerby Drew Smith Those of us who have read the Gospels, or who are even remotely familiar with the teachings of Jesus, know that he often spoke in parables. Indeed, Jesus tells over 40 parables, some which are very familiar even among many non-Christians. But why did Jesus speak in parables? This is the…
Share this:
- Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
- Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
- Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
- Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
- Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
- Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
Call, Response, and Creativity: A Process Interpretation of Philippians 2:12-13
Byempowerby Bruce Epperly Paul is the theologian of grace. God’s grace transformed his life, turning him from persecutor to proclaimer, and assuring him that he was a new creation, despite his past behavior. Over the years, many who see themselves as Pauline theologically believe that God does everything and that we do nothing. Left…
Share this:
- Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
- Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
- Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
- Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
- Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
- Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
Good News for Chicken Little
Byempowerby Heath Taws [ene_ptp]I remember shortly after 9/11 asking my father if the world was ending. “Dad, is this the end? Is Jesus going to come back soon?” I’ll never forget his answer. “Son, every generation thinks theirs is the last. Believe me, when the world actually ends, you will know.” In my lifetime…
Share this:
- Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
- Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
- Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
- Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
- Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
- Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
Can we remove the cross from our preaching and have an authentic Christian message?
Byempowerby William Powell Tuck Recently I was talking with a minister friend of mine as we were both preparing for the Lenten/Easter season. He observed how difficult it was for him to think about preaching on the cross. I understand something of his reluctance and timidity in speaking about such a theme. But I…
Share this:
- Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
- Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
- Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
- Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
- Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
- Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
