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Christian Sci-Fi: The True Myth
My buddy-blogger Darrell first scored Amillenial on the Eschatology quiz and then took dispensationalism to town citing some problems inherent in the system and some really bad press due to overzealous Left Behind Series theologians. Darrell rightly points out that taken to its extremes dispensationalism can become a sort of mythology which allows non-Christians to…
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Run, Forest, Run
Although I could always throw (and land) a few punches, I wasn’t much of a fighter. In the heat of the moment I found my body considering several options (jab to the neck, kick to the groin, a punch to the solar plexus with a powerful chi cry) but it usually resorted to the easiest:…
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What’s Your Eschatology?
You scored as Premillenialist, Premillenialism believes that there will be a rapture and tribulation before Jesus returns and overthrows the antichrist and establishes his Kingdom. Current events are spoken of in scripture. Premillenialist 75% Moltmannian Eschatology 60% Dispensationalist 55% Amillenialist 55% Left Behind 40% Preterist 30% Postmillenialist …
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Playground Wars: Josias Strikes Back
Monday, my son went back to school with much trepidation but armed with unknown resources: we notified his teacher about what had happened on his first day. Concerned, she promised that the teachers overseeing Recess would be extra vigilant to ensure that the older kids weren
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…Went Up The Water Spout
So I’m in my backyard deweeding and coming closer to the flowers when I find this gorgeous and frightening spider (Golden Orb Weaver) that ran toward my hand when I brushed up against its web. Note the distinct web pattern: gorgeous.
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American Dreams
Honestly, the video (so precious) speaks for itself but I’ll put a transcript. Also, rewatch and keep an eye on Lopez: “I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uhmmm, some people out there in our nation don
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Just Beat It
One of the hardest part with this whole school business is figuring out how to deal with it. I’ve been on the receiving end of that sort of thing but it was at an older age so I know how it affected me later in life. I know people who were victimized like that early…
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His First Day of School
I can’t remember my first day of school. Maybe it’s because I only spoke Spanish when I was younger or maybe it’s because I tend to forget things. It’s probably why I enjoy studying so much: forgetfulness makes everything new.