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Discussion Tonight: Violence in the Bible

Byhenry June 2, 2015

On the Energion Hangout tonight at 7:00 PM central time, we’ll be discussing the topic of violence in the Bible, with a particular emphasis on the Old Testament. But as participant Dr. Alden Thompson will doubtless remind us tonight, there’s violence in the New Testament as well. Alden Thompson is author of the very first…

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From My Editing Work: Discipleship Is Costly and Liberating

Byhenry November 24, 2014

From Reframing a Relevant Faith, forthcoming by C. Drew Smith: When Jesus comes upon these fishermen they are doing what they normally do on any given day; they are fishing. Indeed, this was their life; this was their existence. Fishing was what was routine and comfortable for them. While their occupation as fishermen was hard…

Christian Ministry | Christianity

Reaching Those in a Cult Situation

Byhenry March 24, 2013

The best advice I’ve heard on this topic is provided in a short post by Elizabeth Esther. Takeway? Be a listening ear.

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The Only Worshiper Who Got It

Byhenry September 11, 2011

At today’s church service there was something I wish I had caught on camera. I’m not really quick, even though I have a reasonably good camera in my cell phone. Our pastor, Geoffrey Lentz, was preaching the final sermon of his Summer in the Psalms series, this time from Psalm 150. He talked about exuberant…

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Announcing According to John: The Word Became Flesh

Byhenry January 12, 2015

This will be the second study. I’m going to mention a few things to think about. The question remains as to how many of these things I will be able to address, but I think it’s worthwhile to consider these in any case. The study will be via Google Hangouts on Air at 7:00 pm…

Christianity

Of Church Signs and Breaking Legs

Byhenry October 17, 2009

I’m currently working on the final stages in the release process on two books, one of which is titled Megabelt (the other is Christian Archy by David Alan Black, but it doesn’t feature in this post), and is a fictional account of life in the Bible belt. The lead character, Gil, doesn’t much like the…

Bible Study | Christianity | New Testament | Old Testament

Discussion Tonight: Violence in the Bible

Byhenry June 2, 2015

On the Energion Hangout tonight at 7:00 PM central time, we’ll be discussing the topic of violence in the Bible, with a particular emphasis on the Old Testament. But as participant Dr. Alden Thompson will doubtless remind us tonight, there’s violence in the New Testament as well. Alden Thompson is author of the very first…

Christianity | Discipleship | Religion

From My Editing Work: Discipleship Is Costly and Liberating

Byhenry November 24, 2014

From Reframing a Relevant Faith, forthcoming by C. Drew Smith: When Jesus comes upon these fishermen they are doing what they normally do on any given day; they are fishing. Indeed, this was their life; this was their existence. Fishing was what was routine and comfortable for them. While their occupation as fishermen was hard…

Christian Ministry | Christianity

Reaching Those in a Cult Situation

Byhenry March 24, 2013

The best advice I’ve heard on this topic is provided in a short post by Elizabeth Esther. Takeway? Be a listening ear.

Christianity | Religion | Worship

The Only Worshiper Who Got It

Byhenry September 11, 2011

At today’s church service there was something I wish I had caught on camera. I’m not really quick, even though I have a reasonably good camera in my cell phone. Our pastor, Geoffrey Lentz, was preaching the final sermon of his Summer in the Psalms series, this time from Psalm 150. He talked about exuberant…

Bible Books | Bible Study | Religion

Announcing According to John: The Word Became Flesh

Byhenry January 12, 2015

This will be the second study. I’m going to mention a few things to think about. The question remains as to how many of these things I will be able to address, but I think it’s worthwhile to consider these in any case. The study will be via Google Hangouts on Air at 7:00 pm…

Christianity

Of Church Signs and Breaking Legs

Byhenry October 17, 2009

I’m currently working on the final stages in the release process on two books, one of which is titled Megabelt (the other is Christian Archy by David Alan Black, but it doesn’t feature in this post), and is a fictional account of life in the Bible belt. The lead character, Gil, doesn’t much like the…

Bible Study | Christianity | New Testament | Old Testament

Discussion Tonight: Violence in the Bible

Byhenry June 2, 2015

On the Energion Hangout tonight at 7:00 PM central time, we’ll be discussing the topic of violence in the Bible, with a particular emphasis on the Old Testament. But as participant Dr. Alden Thompson will doubtless remind us tonight, there’s violence in the New Testament as well. Alden Thompson is author of the very first…

Christianity | Discipleship | Religion

From My Editing Work: Discipleship Is Costly and Liberating

Byhenry November 24, 2014

From Reframing a Relevant Faith, forthcoming by C. Drew Smith: When Jesus comes upon these fishermen they are doing what they normally do on any given day; they are fishing. Indeed, this was their life; this was their existence. Fishing was what was routine and comfortable for them. While their occupation as fishermen was hard…