Category Archives: Religion

Christian Carnival LXXII

The Christian Carnival is up at A Physicist’s Perspective.  This event is really getting large and exciting.  There is something for every sphere of Christian endevor here.  You can find it here…. Enjoy!

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Out of the Pit

Abraham Joshua Heschel Timely insights from a Jewish sage. A.J.H., "The Mark of Cain" The greatest task of our time is to help our fellow human beings out of the pit. God will return to us when we are willing … Continue reading

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The Blessed Curse

It was a beautiful spring evening just after work and I was walking the few blocks to where my car was parked.  I noticed a gentleman that I had met just a week or so prior, on a previous hike … Continue reading

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Evangelical Influence

Douglas Bass from Apprehension (a St. Paul MN Blogger!!!  Go Team!!!) has a great post Christian Engagement With The Ivy League where he is discussing an article from last weeks New York Times.  The main gist of the discussion is … Continue reading

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Intelligent Design

David from A Physicist’s Perspective has an interesting post and conversation going on about intelligent design.  I know I am a bit late but the comments were so interesting that I had to point this out to you… Add some … Continue reading

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Christian Carnival 71 Is Up

Christian Carnival 71 is up at Technoqypsy.  I will be reading through them later this week and pointing out some of my favorites and maybe doing a little arguing and commenting on the ones that catch my eye.  I understand … Continue reading

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Christianity 101: Salvation

We are on to part seven of our Series Christianity 101, Salvation.  This material in based on the book… You can find the complete series here… Introduction:From one point of view salvation is very simple.  It can be summed up … Continue reading

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Only The Good Die Young?

The other day I was listening to my local classic rock station. The Billy Joel classic, Only The Good Die Young  came on and of course I was singing along with it.  You know it’s a catchy tune, and I … Continue reading

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Christian Carnival LXX Posted

A Penitent Blogger has posted Christian Carnival LXX!  You will find a veritable feast for your palate of morsels that will exhort and encourage you on your walk towards the Almighty.  Enjoy the banquet!

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Christianity 101: The Holy Spirit

We are on to part six of our Series Christianity 101, The Holy Spirit.  This material in based on the book… You can find the complete series here… Introduction:Of the three persons in the Godhead- Father, Son and Holy Spirit, … Continue reading

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Cheeseburger in Paradiso

Do you ever think and dream and dare I say fantasize about what heaven will be like? Warning Danger Ahead!Today you will get to see how crazy my mind really is. Or maybe the wacky way it works.  You see … Continue reading

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Pentecost and Today

Dan over at Cerulean Sanctum has a discussion about the health of our churches in America with a great illustration from two church camps.  One is buring out it’s staff and the other is breathing life into them.  The real … Continue reading

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Christian Carnival Posts I like…

I am going through this weeks Christian Carnival and I am reading the posts more carefuly.  Some I really like and I want to highlight them here. Diane at BorgardBlog wrote a very interesting bit of fiction "The More Things … Continue reading

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Christian Carnival LXIX

Christian Carnival LXIX is up and hopping!  Sheryl Early at Semicolon did a fantastic job of putting together all of the great posts.  Stop over and say hi to Sheryl but also read all the posts.  There are some really … Continue reading

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God Wants You to be Happy: Last Chapter of Your Life

Last Chapter of Your Life By Warren CoeSouth Suburban Evangelical Free Church For complete series go here… Psalm 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION 1.  I am a book reader who sometimes wants to know the end of story before reading entire book.  Are … Continue reading

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Reason for the Church

I came across a critique by Dan Edelen at Cerulean Sanctum of the Reason the Church Exists.  This worthwhile read will most likely cause you a little discomfort as you see how we line up with what scripture says about … Continue reading

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Christianity 101: Man and Sin

We are on to part five of our Series Christianity 101, Man and Sin.  This material in based on the book… You can find the complete series here… Introduction:What is man?  Are we merely glorified animals?  Are we only the … Continue reading

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Conservative Pope Has Wide Ranging Effects

St. Paul Pioneer press published and article stating Archbishop Harry Flynn has denied communion to "gay-rights supporters" Find article here,  Gay sash-wearers denied Communion The article states this is a change of a four year policy of "not interfering" with … Continue reading

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Christianity 101: Christ’s Death

We are on to part four of our Series Christianity 101, Christ’s Death.  This material in based on the book… You can find the complete series here… Introduction:Items coveredWeek 1: The BibleWeek 2: GodWeek 3: Jesus Christ and how he … Continue reading

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Go BIG!!!

A friend of mine is running a ministry called "Go B.I.G.".  Big stands for Believe In God.  Their mission is summed up… Young people need their parents to be their primary source of support, acceptance, and direction in their lives; … Continue reading

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Defense of Catholic Doctrine

Julie over at Happy Catholic has posted her discussion on the basis of Catholic Doctrine.  She is either a genius or a workaholic (or both lol) to get that up so quickly.  Check out her great post, and join in … Continue reading

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Moral absolutes: Judeo-Christian values, part 11

Dennis Prager is making enemies again.  Man I love this guy… Nothing more separates Judeo-Christian values from secular values than the question of whether morality – what is good or evil – is absolute or relative. In other words, is … Continue reading

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God Wants You to be Happy: The Marks of a Happy Person

THE MARKS OF A HAPPY PERSON      By Warren CoeSouth Suburban Evangelical Free Church For complete series go here… Psalm 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION 1.  A churchgoer wrote a letter to editor of a paper & complained it made no sense to … Continue reading

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Has Catholic Church Been Wrong on Doctrine

Julie over at Happy Catholic took up my challenge to answer the questions… Has the Catholic church ever been wrong on doctrine? If it were wrong on a doctrine how do you correct it? check out the great discussion here….

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Adam’s Penalty

For the past few days I have been strolling through book of Genesis.  I posted “The Serpent’s Penalty” talking about what happened to the serpent for his part in tempting Eve.  No thoughts have come to me about Eve’s punishment … Continue reading

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