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Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting?

I have been reflecting lately on death, for brother-in-law Jim Bouchillon died yesterday, succombing to cancer.  He has died. What does that mean for him? Or for anyone? It is clear that in 2 Cor 5 and Phil 1 Paul … Continue reading

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Politics: the time when Christians lose their sanctification

Tonight is the night of the Iowa Caucuses, the more or less official start of the US Presidential race, although in reality Republican hopefuls have been jockeying for some time, creating the political theater of the summer. As politicians compete, … Continue reading

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Advent or Christmas?

I recently went to our son’s church, which had a very nice Christmas program. It was quite contemporary, so those who like only traditional programs would not like it, but I did enjoy it. I could critique this or that, … Continue reading

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Curiouser and Curiouser

While it is tempting to discuss Society of Biblical Literature in San Francisco, I find the present political climate the most curious at present. First, there is a lot of discussion of Christian values, but very little discussion of Jesus’ … Continue reading

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The purpose of professional meetings

I am about to go to the meetings of the Society of Biblical Literature, Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars, Institute for Biblical Research, etc. in Atlanta. Why would one fly a distance to live in an hotel in the center … Continue reading

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