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The Bible's Salvation Story

Peace Theology Apr 2, 2010

Chuck Warnock said: Mennonite theologian Ted Grimsrud previews his new book, Mercy Not Sacrifice: The Bible's Salvation Story, at his blog Peace Theology.

Lifestyle, ted grimsrud, peace theology, mennonite, salvation

Justice Anniversary

Fuller Youth Institute Mar 24, 2010

Chuck Warnock said: On the 30th anniversary of the murder of Bishop Oscar Romero, Kara Powell reflects on losing our lives.

Lifestyle, oscar romero, Justice, altruism, service, Sacrifice

Evander Holyfield Allegedly Beats Wife. Reason? Tithing.

Religion Dispatches Feb 11, 2010

Chuck Warnock said: Boxing champ Evander Holyfield allegedly hit his wife for not tithing, saying she "needed to put God first in her life."

Lifestyle, evander holyfield, tithing, domestic violence, propserity gospel

The Question No One Asks: How is it with your soul?

Confessions of a Small-Church Pastor Feb 8, 2010

Chuck Warnock said: We probably wouldn’t think of asking someone today, How is it with your soul?, but maybe that’s exactly what we should be doing.

We must not become cultural technicians, when what the world needs are doctors of the soul.

Lifestyle, congregation, journey, pastoral care, christian history, culture, evangelism, spirituality, theology, care of the soul, Christianity, church, cure of souls, gospel, how is it with your soul, human soul, soul, soul care

Learning to Pray: Contemplative Prayer

Sit and Eat Feb 7, 2010

Chuck Warnock said: Emily Scott, founder of St. Lydia's, a Dinner Church by her definition, offers these simple suggestions for practicing contemplative prayer.

Lifestyle, prayer, contemplative prayer, st. lydia's, dinner church, emily scott

Archbishop of Canterbury Challenges Wall Street On Its Home Turf

The New York Times Feb 1, 2010

Chuck Warnock said: For three days last week, the archbishop of Canterbury told economists, theologians and others attending a Wall Street conference that the “fat cats” of the world were not necessarily bad people, just victims of a terrible misunderstanding.

Lifestyle, archbishop of canterbury, Economics, wall street, financial crisis, relationships, wealthFor three days this week, the 104th archbishop of Canterbury told economists, theologians and others attending a Wall Street conference that the “fat cats” of the world were not , just victims of a terrible misunderstanding.

An Obituary for the Emerging Church

Cheaper Than Therapy Jan 7, 2010

Chuck Warnock said: The Emerging Church, the controversial Christian movement, died in her sleep Thursday following a short illness. She was 21 (according to some sources).

Lifestyle, emerging church, obituary, andrew jones, tony jones

Old Time Religion Ain't What It Used to Be

PoliticsDaily.com Dec 15, 2009

Chuck Warnock said: When Americans tell pollsters they're Christians, God only knows what they mean, according to two recent surveys of religious belief.

Lifestyle, religion, spirituality, pew research, New Age, mysticism

Study Links Luxury Goods and Selfishness

Confessions of a Small-Church Pastor Dec 7, 2009

Chuck Warnock said: Two experiments show exposure to luxury leads people to think more about themselves than others.

Lifestyle, culture, Economics, ethics, service, trends, arrogance, church, generosity, luxury, poor, self-centeredness, selfishness, Wealth

Mary Gordon's 'Reading Jesus'

The Washington Post Dec 3, 2009

Chuck Warnock said: Mary Gordon's new book, Reading Jesus, brings fresh insight to the ancient Gospels.

Media & Journalism, mary gordon, gospels, Jesus, faith, doubt, book review