Rediscovering Joy: Addressing a Critical Need in Today’s Church
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“something has happened in the last several years. The joy quotient for most people, even followers of Jesus, has taken a dive.” - Challies
Why Isn’t There a Greek or Latin Term for ‘Theology of Work’?
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“For fun, let’s explore some options…. Vocatio a Deo (from the Latin words vocatio for “calling” and a Deo for ‘from God,’ for ‘calling from God’)….Oikonomology … Praxiology…. Ergology (from ergon – Greek for ‘work’ or ‘deed’).” - IFWE
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On Sound Speech, Part 4
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We’ve surveyed how God speaks. Should we seek to speak in similar ways? And if so, specifically how?
Let me start with the “should we?” question.
Back to the beginning.
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On Sound Speech, Part 3
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And now, in the New Testament, God speaks in a way he never has before.
He speaks in person, visibly, incarnately, powerfully.
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On Sound Speech, Part 2
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We’re looking at God’s speech as a model for our own. The previous post ended with God speaking of delivering his people Israel from their Egyptian taskmasters, and of his keeping that promise through the plagues.
After crossing the Red Sea—miraculously—Israel travels to Mount Sinai, where they will meet God and receive the Law of Moses.
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What Is Christian Ethics? How Scripture Shapes Our Moral Lives
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“We will answer that by introducing basic paradigms in Christian ethics, considering the use of the Bible in ethics, and connecting the theology of Christ and his church to a Christian ethical framework.” - Word by Word
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On Sound Speech, Part 1
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Do you have trouble with your mouth?
I do. And I always have. Since birth.
Really.
There are few things worse than saying something that you regret, whether immediately or eventually.
How should we then speak?
I’d like to take a few posts to meditate on that.
And I’d like to begin by considering someone who speaks, and who speaks well.
The Bible begins with a speech act:
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The Conquering of Sin and the Death of Death
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“As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection this month, we should consider why His resurrection happened. According to the New Testament there is nothing in Scripture more relevant to the issues, temptations, problems, and sins believers are facing right now than the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” - Cripplegate
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8 Questions to See if Easter Really Matters to You
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“Resurrection Sunday… is just a few weeks away. What Easter really means to us is not determined by what we do that weekend, though; it’s determined by how we live every day.” - Chuck Lawless
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Our Calling Is to “Walk Worthy,” Not to Get Results
As humans, we have a strong bias toward the practical. It makes sense. Even before the Fall, Adam was given responsibilities that required problem-solving, outcome-oriented, cause-and-effect thinking.
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