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11 things learning…

‘Cause learning never stops. So 2010 was another year.  Here’s what I’ve been learning about literature, faith, and everything else: 1.  Ephesians 3.14-19. Changed me. I was going in this direction, but Ephesians 3.14-19 sped me on and clarified the … Continue reading

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my real love, my real hope

The doubt, the fear, the loneliness, and the cross amidst it all. The question: Does He really love me? And down the rabbit hole … Oh, but then there is the cross.  How silly it looks.  How pathetic.  How insignificant.  … Continue reading

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arresting god in kathmandu, sex, and the modern novel

I reviewed the book Arresting God in Kathmandu (click the link for the review) by Samrat Upadhyay a couple months ago.  And I still think my review stands.  However, I do not believe I was clear in why the book … Continue reading

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abstract art & the 4 gospels

Tony Reinke, over at Miscellanies., posted this about a new project at Crossway publishing: The Four Holy Gospels. It is the cross-pollination of the 4 Gospels in the King James translation with the modern art of Makoto Fujimura.  Makoto’s art … Continue reading

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cross-cultural servanthood by duane elmer

Publisher: IVP Published: 2006 Genre: Missions, Theology Rating: 4 It has been awhile since I read this book, but I remember that it was very good.  And, since I took notes, it has also helped me reorient myself when I … Continue reading

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from the resurrection to His return by d. a. carson

Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Published: 2010 Genre: Theology, Pastoral Rating: 5 This is a short little book on 2 Timothy 3.1-4.8 (48 pages).  And the title gives it all away: From the Resurrection to His Return: Living Faithfully in the … Continue reading

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prince of ayodhya

Publisher: Warner Books Published: 2003 Genre: Epic, Hindu Rating: 4 Summary: Rama, heir to the throne of Ayodhya an ancient kingdom situated in India, is sent with a mighty guru (Vishwamitra) to destroy a great demoness (Tataka) and so ensure … Continue reading

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Christian hospitality

An article at 9 Marks on Christian hospitality: Three Testimonies of Hospitality.

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the offensive good news

Phillip Jensen asks Mark Dever “How do you see the culture affecting us negatively?” from Audio Advice on Vimeo.   Via Timmy Brister.

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francis chan on loving the lost

Backstage: Francis Chan from SBC Greater Things 2010 on Vimeo.

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