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the santa fe trail: June 2006
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Conversation starters for the journey of faith. Wednesday, June 21. At a youth camp, an enterprising youth pastor came up with the idea of making bracelets with the intials 'WWJD? On them. The "What Would Jesus Do? Idea has since become an enormous success worldwide, with bracelets (and other paraphernalia) available across the english-speaking world. It is practically the standard for moral decision-making in many circles, and young people especially find great comfort and challenge in its simplicity.
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the santa fe trail: March 2006
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Conversation starters for the journey of faith. Thursday, March 30. This is the title of a show I watched last night (which, incidentally, would be an excellent resource for studies of postmodernism! Then there's the question of questioning. I think that honest questioning of our faith (if done constructively) leads to growth in faith. But how much questioning is healthy? I have my thoughts on these issues, but in light of Brown's show, I'll keep them to myself (for now) and ask the questions. ;). This i...
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the santa fe trail: February 2007
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Conversation starters for the journey of faith. Monday, February 19. Hopeful things happening across the pond with the arrival of Barack Obama. On the scene. The cynic in me says he doesn't have the cash to see this early enthusiasm through to the end, but you never know - perhaps the US is ready for him? I'll be watching his campaign with interest. Genevieve sent me this quote from his book,. The Audacity of Hope,. Which I think I'll be reading sometime soon. Shame I don't get a vote. What's in a name?
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the santa fe trail: April 2006
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Conversation starters for the journey of faith. Thursday, April 27. Leaders shouldn't do their theology in public.". A friend of mine was preparing to lead a 'new Christian' small group discussion recently, and this issue came up. When faced with their theological or textual questions, should leaders make public their doubts, questions, 'explorations' and uncertainties? Or should they keep those issues to themselves and present a 'front' of doctrinal confidence? Doctrinal clarity and certainty? Tells the...