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Lent and Easter for Everyone
Instead of giving up something for Lent, I try to add a special book to read concerning Lent. This year, I read the devotional, From Wilderness to Glory Lent and Easter for Everyone by N. T. Wright. As usual, N.T. Wright provided new Biblical and historical insights and encouraged me towards thoughtful reflection and penitence.
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Easter: The Season of the Resurrection of Jesus
During Lent 2023, I started reading the books in the Fullness of Time series which explored the significance of the ancient church calendar. I just finished the Easter book. It was a short book. Easter Sunday begins Eastertide, which is 40 days until Ascension Day in the Eastern Church or is 50 days until Pentecost
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When Books Are Not Enough
I love to read books! They allow me go deeper into a topic than I can through articles or podcasts. At times, books go deep but don’t address questions that are raised in my mind while I am reading. That is when I wish for an interaction that the book can’t provide. I received a
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Changed Minds
In my discussions about theological understandings, in order to denigrate another theologian’s understanding, some have said, “Anyone can call themselves a theologian.” While this statement is not false, it is often used against highly recognized scholars. At the same time, “popular motivational speakers,” who have little to no scholarship, are recognized by these same people
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Didache
In an effort to read more early Christian writings, I read The Didache : TEACHING of the TWELVE APOSTLES: Also Includes The Epistle of Barnabas. It was written in the first century. Wikipedia says: The Didache (/ˈdɪdəkeɪ, -ki/; Greek: Διδαχή, translit. Didakhé, lit. “Teaching”),[1] also known as The Lord’s Teaching Through the Twelve Apostles to the
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“Christian Nationalism” and “America First” Book
I just completed reading the book, Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor by Caleb E. Campbell. This book was part of The Holy Post book club. I have read much about Christian Nationalism. I am baffled at why popular Christian leaders embrace Christian Nationalism. Since I did not learn much new from this book,
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Naked Hermit Book
Shortly before and during our trip to the UK, I read The Naked Hermit: A Journey to the Heart of Celtic Britain by Nick Mayhew-Smith. I do not recommend this book to anyone. It is not because it is bad book. It is because of the type of book it is and I know no
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Celtic Christianity Pilgrimage
Tomorrow afternoon, Kristin and I leave on a 20 day trip to the UK. Kristin will be posting at kristinemilyfriend.com. I will do short posts on Facebook. If you have been reading this blog, you will know that I have been striving to deepen my relationship with King Jesus. I have been disillusioned with the
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Fixed prayers, liturgies, prayer books
Each week, I listen to the Undeceptions podcast by John Dickson. Most times John is either interviewing someone on a topic or sharing his own historical research on a topic. In the middle of a podcast, John will take a diversion that he calls a “Five Minute Jesus.” In this week’s podcast, his “Five Minute
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The Cloud of Unknowing
Somewhere, someone, on some podcast mentioned the contemplative practice book called The Cloud of Unknowing. Amazon had a copy for $0.99 and so I downloaded it and “read” it. Its Middle English was very hard to understand and did not flow well in my thoughts. Here is Wikipedia’s summary of the book. It may have