August 2006

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August 28, 2006

Emptying your mind with meaningless repetition

Contemplative and centering prayer were part of recent services at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Members sat quietly, having chosen a sacred word to repeat until the reached a "peaceful state". One of the organizers explained, "You begin by gently introducing... ... more

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August 27, 2006

This Blood's For You?

They will know we are Christians by our gear, by our gear.... Jesus Junk, Christian Gear and Christian Merchandising gimmicks cheapens the faith while lining the pockets of retailers: check it out.... ... more

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August 15, 2006

Rushing Headlong into Mysticism

Amid an interesting book review, Ligon Duncan comments on the root of Reformed piety as situated in the union of the believer with Christ:To say that the doctrine of that union is widely neglected and/or much misunderstood is, itself, an... ... more

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Dichotomy and the 'Emerging' Church

A recent Christian News article describes the "emerging" church movement, concentrating on the primary motivation as the desire for relevance in a godless society. "... the way we've been doing it (church) is working for less and less people," Bob... ... more

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Knowing God pt 1

Even in the garden, inward contemplation and the abundance of natural revelation were insufficient for communion with the God. The spoken Word, the divine voice, brought to man both knowledge of God and purpose. Romans 1and Psalm 19 tell us... ... more

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August 13, 2006

On Thomas Merton

Who was Thomas Merton? Thomas Merton (January 31, 1915 – December 10, 1968) was an American Trappist priest/monk and writer. He was born in Prades in the Pyrénées-Orientales département of France. Merton wrote more than 50 books, 2000 poems, and... ... more

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August 11, 2006

Enlightened Ecumenism?

Is Rev. Billy Graham's conversion on the primary issue of salvation an enlightened ecumenism? Jon Flannery comments:After more than six decades spent preaching the Gospel – the truth that we can only be saved by God's grace through faith alone... ... more

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August 10, 2006

Be Realistic about Billy Graham

There is no denying that Billy Graham has had a profound impact, bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to thousands, if not millions. At Slice of Laodicea, Ingrid notes that criticism of Graham is a taboo within Christian circles, despite... ... more

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