Author Archives: Speakfaithfully
Worth Reading: The Inerrancy and Infallbility of scripture. (Blog by Snow)
Recently a friend of mine, who blogs under the name Snow, wrote an article for the Fuller newspaper regarding the debate concerning the inerrancy and/or infallibility of scripture. I greatly appreciated his take on the issue and some of his … Continue reading
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Why do we believe…we should run the Church like any other secular organization? (Training our leadership)
When pondering through why I should continue in theological education I realized one of the motivations to finish my M Div is very simple: an advanced degree from a seminary will increase my chances of getting hired in the Christian … Continue reading
Why do we believe…we should run the Church like any other secular organization? (Intro)
When I thought and wrote about my issues with seminary there was one critique that led me into a much larger topic that I thought was bettered addressed on its own. In thinking about how we (Western Christians, especially in … Continue reading
Why do we believe… dating is only appropriate if you are exclusive and considering marriage and in the notion of “The One?”
Why do Christians believe… dating is only appropriate if you are exclusive and considering marriage and in the notion of “The One?” The standard Christian narrative and wisdom regarding relationships is this: First, minimize and control your interactions with opposite … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian dating, dating, fantasy, relationships, romance, The One
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Why do we believe…that banning homosexual marriages strengthens or protects Christian marriages?
Why do we believe……that banning homosexual marriages strengthens or protects Christian marriages? Many Christians suggested Proposition 8, which effectively bans homosexuals from marrying in California, is something that would strengthen or protect Christian marriages and families and if Proposition 8 … Continue reading
2010 in review (From WordPress)
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers A helper monkey made this abstract painting, inspired by … Continue reading
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New Year’s Reflections
My jet lag induced insomnia is not letting me sleep and for the first time in several weeks the only sound I am hearing is the keystrokes on my keyboard. I have decided to recap 2010 as best I can. … Continue reading
Why do we believe…that Christian discipline stops at focusing on external righteousness, can be done outside of relationship, or is not to be engaged in at all?
[By “Christian discipline” I mean where Christian believers confront other Christian believers about unorthodox beliefs or unethical and immoral practices that are part of the latter’s life. The aim and goal is not to put anyone down or elevate anyone … Continue reading
Switching Programs to the PsyD
Previously I mentioned that explaining why I have chosen to switch to the PsyD program deserved a separate post as it has been quite the journey. Many people knew that I had a strong sense of calling to lead a … Continue reading
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Tagged Addiction, M Div, Native Reservation, PsyD, Theological Education, Twelve Steps
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Christians and Dating: Dating at Fuller – Fishing in a Fishbowl
Gauging by the amount of site hits, search strings that lead back to my posts, and general conversation with my friends I can gather a general sense of what people want to talk and think more about. One of the … Continue reading →