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Monthly Archive: January 2010

Jan 28

What is Theology?

God's revelation to mankind through His Word

When I first came to faith, theology was a term that was somewhat intimidating to me.  It was something that, in my mind, was limited to pastors, bible colleges and those that wrote Christian commentaries.  Us “lay people” did not have the training.  How silly of me.  Taking that position, I gave up all responsibility …

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Jan 27

Acts of Penance and Self-Flagellation

Acts of Penance - Self-Beating with a whip

Many years ago, I lived in a middle-eastern country where during a particular religious holiday (Ashura), people would go out into the streets and mourn over the death of their prophet Mohammed’s grandson.  There were a large number of foreigners living in that country, Americans, British, German, among others.  Foreigners would stay in their homes …

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Jan 26

God’s Grace at Work

Ducky_in_yard_September_2008.jpg

I had an occasion yesterday morning to really see God’s grace at work.  As I was getting ready, I went looking for my macaw as I needed to get him fed.  He happened to be under my bed.  I called him but did not see him as he came out so I walked in looking …

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