Overcoming Theological Superstitions Talk to one another, not past one another.
Last time I talked about “magic words,” words that, when we hear them, tempt us to jump to conclusions, and after that we end or …
Christian Superstitions We Need to Get over Them
Superstitions are beliefs that certain words, gestures, symbols, or objects are channels of supernatural power. These can be positive, like believing a rabbit’s foot brings …
Imaginary Past vs. Real Present
For most of my adult life, I’ve heard older Adventists calling for a return to our roots, to “stand by the old landmarks,” and decrying …
IN RESPONSE TO “MY CONCLUSION”
I’ve never done this before, that is, respond in a blog to one of my fellow bloggers, but after reading Teresa Thompson’s latest blog I …
For those sitting in darkness
A young friend of mine sent me a message which included this: “I’ve been wondering why I’ve been wasting my time being unfulfilled in the …