Christian Rock and Transpropositionality As you…

Christian Rock and Transpropositionality As you read Don’t Knock Christian Rock, an interview with respected Biblical scholar Mark Allan Powell’s new Encyclopedia of Christian Music (an unusual book from his pen, particularly), consider what I see as the modern and postmodern themes dancing in tension behind the interview. It’s a window into transpropositionality.

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jesus and java picked up this from holyweblog. …

jesus and java picked up this from holyweblog. “Coffee houses with a Christian flavor have become a discreet but potent presence in west Michigan, attracting teens and young adults with an inviting blend of rich java and spiritual acceptance. “

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prayer request for Chris Temple from Amelia Hen…

prayer request for Chris Temple from Amelia Hendricks @ 9:44 AM on Sat 31 August: I come before you again asking for fervent prayer. Chis took a turn for the worse during the night. This is the first time the nurses have called Roberta with a change — we were awakened at 4:30 this morning [...]

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Christian Rock and Transpropositionality As you…

Christian Rock and Transpropositionality As you read Don’t Knock Christian Rock, an interview with respected Biblical scholar Mark Allan Powell’s new Encyclopedia of Christian Music (an unusual book from his pen, particularly), consider what I see as the modern and postmodern themes dancing in tension behind the interview. It’s a window into transpropositionality.

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jesus and java picked up this from holyweblog. …

jesus and java picked up this from holyweblog. “Coffee houses with a Christian flavor have become a discreet but potent presence in west Michigan, attracting teens and young adults with an inviting blend of rich java and spiritual acceptance. “

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prayer request for Chris Temple from Amelia Hen…

prayer request for Chris Temple from Amelia Hendricks @ 9:44 AM on Sat 31 August: I come before you again asking for fervent prayer. Chis took a turn for the worse during the night. This is the first time the nurses have called Roberta with a change — we were awakened at 4:30 this morning [...]

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update on Chris from Amelia at 10 PM tonight: …

update on Chris from Amelia at 10 PM tonight: What a great day this has been! Chris came off the ventilator at 10:30 this morning and has been breathing on his own all day. Today is the first time his pH (blood acid level) has been normal! He is off hemofiltration and will receive hemodialysis [...]

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update on Chris from Amelia at 10 PM tonight: …

update on Chris from Amelia at 10 PM tonight: What a great day this has been! Chris came off the ventilator at 10:30 this morning and has been breathing on his own all day. Today is the first time his pH (blood acid level) has been normal! He is off hemofiltration and will receive hemodialysis [...]

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Fifteen Traits of Postmodern Apostles Chris Cri…

Fifteen Traits of Postmodern Apostles Chris Criminger posted this to the faithmaps discussion group. Apostles have time for everyone. Apostles know that the DNA of the church is to make apprentices of Jesus Christ. Apostles function as soul friends. Apostles are passionate about entire cultures, people groups, and regions. Apostles know how to share Jesus [...]

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on worship one of our ‘mappers wrote about how …

on worship one of our ‘mappers wrote about how she tends to withdraw from God when threatened. I responded with: This has been one of the most difficult 18 mos or so of my life and I’ve *definitely* found I tend to flee to Him when pressed and, alternatively, dive inside myself and – as [...]

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