Category: Race and Christian Witness

Winning With Racism By Laura Rector

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Winning With Racism, an Associated Baptist Press article by Laura Rector, examines the racialized language and images of the 2012 Republican candidates and the demands it makes on our Christian identity and witness.

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The Mind’s Service

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“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” ~Romans 12.2, King James Version “Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], […]

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New Year, Same Old Resolution

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“The disciple is the one, who intent upon becoming Christ-like and so dwelling in his ‘faith and practice,’ systematically and progressively rearranges his affairs to that end.” ~ Dallas Willard This morning, I began reading Dallas Willard’s The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus’ Essential Teachings on Discipleship. I am almost certain that afterwards I will read […]

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I Once Was Blind

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“Then they came to Bethsaida. They brought the blind man to Him and begged Him to touch Him.  He took the blind man by the hand and brought him out of the village.  Spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked, “Do you see anything?”  He looked up and said, “I […]

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Are You A Nomad, A Chameleon Or A Pilgrim?

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“To journey without being changed is to be a nomad. To change without journeying is to be a chameleon. To journey and be transformed by the journey is to be a pilgrim.” ~Mark Nepo, The Exquisite Risk The inward journey.  No one can run with you.  There is no crowd to cheer you on.  There […]

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