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Bob LaRochelle on Church Closings

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This past Tuesday night (July 19, 2016), Energion owner Henry Neufeld interviewed Dr. Bob Cornwall about his new book Marriage in Interesting TImes: A Participatory Study Guide. One of the key questions is just what is a biblical marriage and how does one go about studying the biblical view(s) on marriage and applying principles to…

Prayer is Not Enough
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Prayer is Not Enough

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After the school shootings in Parkland, Florida, the political class issued its now familiar response, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.” Interestingly, the very people it was supposed to mollify were outraged, prompting the response of voice and sign, “Prayer is not enough.” And it surely is not enough.The well-known…

Allan R. Bevere: Questioning the Questions

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One of the things I have learned as a student of Stanley Hauerwas is to continually question the questions being posed for debate on any issue and not to simply accept the terminology and definitions that frame so much modern theological and ethical discussion. From Allan R. Bevere: Faith Seeking Understanding (Note to readers: In…

A Restoration Project of the Deacon Ministry
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A Restoration Project of the Deacon Ministry

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Dr. Wesley has drawn the blueprint for a restoration project of the deacon ministry. Cutting through ministry walls decayed by time and tradition, personality and preference, The Seven restores God’s original design for this servant office. Grounded in Scripture, supported through the testimonies of godly men, this valuable resource will bless new and seasoned ministers,…

Couples Should Talk about Religion

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by Rev. Dr. Robert R. LaRochelle   [ene_ptp]I recently wrote a book entitled A HOME UNITED ( Energion, 2015) in which I contend that, among the many important topics for conversation and communication for couples, the topic of religion is one that should not be ignored. I also make the observation that it often is…

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A Different Kind of Liberal

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Allan Bevere posted a link to three posts by Roger Olson, in which Roger successively defined Fundamentalist, Evangelical, and Liberal. Now Energion author, United Church of Christ pastor, and theologian, Dr. Bruce G. Epperly, responds to Roger Olson’s definition of Liberal. A growing number of liberal Christians are rethinking what it means to be liberal. Many…

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