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UFOs, levitating nuns, and seeing a miracle on video (more on the Vibe Shift)
An increased interest in supernatural and paranormal events will mean a different approach to Christian ministry.
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The Church and the Vibe Shift
There are too many stories of strange conversions from surprising pockets of Western society—and within my own church—to not think something new is…
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It's always been a Negative World
Aaron Renn's image of a world increasingly hostile to Christians is interesting, but ultimately limited. Why taking the "negative world" hypothesis to…
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January 2025

Going to church as an act of cosmic justice (more from this week's sermon)
Paul, the powers, sacramental theology, Michelangelo's David, politics, and the meaning of the word "mystery." In light of a busy week, I'm offering…
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The Hermeneutical Teeter-Totter: Balancing Biblical Interpretation with the Global and Historic Church
An image for those of us who desire to faithfully interpret the Bible without a Teaching Magisterium located in Rome.
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God's World on Fire (originally published September, 2020)
An essay I wrote nearly four years ago, when other sets of wildfires were blazing on the West Coast, is unfortunately relevant as fires continue to rage…
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Why does Leviticus matter and how can we read it?
The law, the presence, the people...all from the first word.
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December 2024

The best albums of 2024 (and some stray notes on culture this year)
I've always loved a good year-end list...so here are some stray thoughts on culture in 2024 that concludes with my favorite albums released this year.
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A Christmas Day Musical Interlude: Darlene Love on Letterman
The supercut we didn't know we needed. Merry Christmas!
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The Sounds of Advent: Nina Simone, "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" (Live at Montreux, 1976)
The High Priestess of Soul wrote some of her best music while battling personal darkness, but her cover of the Billy Taylor standard encapsulates her…
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The Sounds of Advent: Bruce Springsteen, "Born in the U.S.A."
The iconic, fist-pumping American rock anthem by the Boss is actually an unsettling and honest portrayal of a country that cannot keep its promises.
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The Sounds of Advent: Blind Connie Williams, "Take My Hand, Precious Lord."
How can music help us understand the depths of Advent this year? And how can a poor, blind blues singer from Philadelphia lead us to the good news of…
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