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partisan politics and an assassinated king | Laura L Johnson
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Peace, Love, and Theology. Partisan politics and an assassinated king. Posted by Laura L Johnson. Asymp; Leave a comment. If you aren’t feeling ready to move to your own private island right now, then you aren’t paying attention to this election season. Do we vote for Hillary to stop Trump from burning down the world? Do we vote third party or write in or not vote at all? Do we vote on principle or vote pragmatically? Which party is closer to Christian values? This Kingdom of God thing was something unli...
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Creation Through Ancient Eyes | Laura L Johnson
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Peace, Love, and Theology. Creation Through Ancient Eyes. Posted by Laura L Johnson. Asymp; Leave a comment. So this week I took a turn preaching on one of my favorite topics- the Creator and His Creation. As I took some time putting my teaching together, it occurred to me that I should take the material I was teaching on and turn it into a blog post. So here we are. 8220;I believe in God… Creator of Heaven and Earth”. At it’s most core part, they were telling everyone that the God they worshiped, ...
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Brother’s Keeper | Laura L Johnson
https://lauraljohnson.wordpress.com/2016/09/27/brothers-keeper
Peace, Love, and Theology. Posted by Laura L Johnson. Asymp; Leave a comment. Another week, another shooting, another protest, another round of people shouting at each other about whose fault this racial mess is. I have a plea for white America… especially white Conservative Christian America. I’m addressing white Christian America because I’m part of white Christian America. If I were part of black Christian America I’d likely have some different things to say. I want us to ask ourselves if ‘It...
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for the men who hurt on Father’s Day | Laura L Johnson
https://lauraljohnson.wordpress.com/2016/06/18/for-the-men-who-hurt-on-fathers-day
Peace, Love, and Theology. For the men who hurt on Father’s Day. Posted by Laura L Johnson. Asymp; Leave a comment. All these likely play a role, but that doesn’t mean that Father’s Day isn’t tough for a lot of men. I really can’t say I know for sure, but I’d suspect there are many men who hurt on some level on this day. So, that suspicion in mind, can I just say something to those of you who hurt? And for all, both men and women, who hurt on Father’s Day because of hurt or distance from YOUR Fathe...
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Why I am an almost-but-not-quite Christian Pacifist | Laura L Johnson
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Peace, Love, and Theology. Why I am an almost-but-not-quite Christian Pacifist. Posted by Laura L Johnson. Asymp; 2 Comments. Words I never thought I would say… or write. First, lets be clear. I am speaking of ‘Christian Pacifism’, which is different from ‘Pacifism’. Pacifism is generally understood to mean: “The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable under any circumstances, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.”. There was no revolution or fighting for their rights (‘...
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Now What? | Laura L Johnson
https://lauraljohnson.wordpress.com/2016/11/09/now-what
Peace, Love, and Theology. Posted by Laura L Johnson. Asymp; Leave a comment. I’m rather in shock. I did not see this coming. I expected to deal with a defeated conservative Christian/GOP crowd for the next four years while I would be glad we dodged the Trump bullet. For my end, I’m contemplating where I go from here, and this is what I’ve got so far:. I finally fell asleep last night to the beautiful thoughts about how it’s all going to be ok. REALLY. I will work toward that wholeness and ...Notify me o...
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14 Ways To Handle A Christian Introvert – J.S. Park
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From Devout Atheist to Skeptical Pastor: A Blog For Busted-Up, Beat-Down People (Like Me). Featured Posts and Lists. 14 Ways To Handle A Christian Introvert. Image from HD4 Wallpapers. If you ever met me, you would think I was an extrovert — I preach, I lead praise, I talk to everyone, I talk too much, and you can hear me laughing from across the street — but I am a full-blooded introvert. Whose Line Is It. Here’s how you handle us. 1) In a small group or Bible study or cell meeting, do NOT make us talk.
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in a foreign nation on a patriotic holiday | Laura L Johnson
https://lauraljohnson.wordpress.com/2016/06/02/in-a-foreign-nation-on-a-patriotic-holiday
Peace, Love, and Theology. In a foreign nation on a patriotic holiday. Posted by Laura L Johnson. Asymp; Leave a comment. A friend asked me yesterday how I celebrate Memorial Day given my beliefs about Christians and war. One of the things I told him is that I feel a lot like a foreigner on these patriotic days. Every year I struggle a bit to know how to think about and participate in the celebration of military sacrifice and national birthdays initiated by war. 8221;- the rightful King is coming back!
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‘Do you thinking voting Trump was a sin?’ and other FAQs. | Laura L Johnson
https://lauraljohnson.wordpress.com/2016/11/13/do-you-thinking-voting-trump-was-a-sin-and-other-faqs
Peace, Love, and Theology. 8216;Do you thinking voting Trump was a sin? 8217; and other FAQs. Posted by Laura L Johnson. Asymp; Leave a comment. Since the election I’ve had some real push back on a few of my beliefs and opinions about the Church and the election. I’ve been challenged on these themes before before, but because my response to Donald Trumps’s election has been quite passionate, the push back at me is more intense as well, which is only fair. Why are you so tough on the Church? No, I really ...
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