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Practical Theology: October 2012
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Because we all need to hear stories about Jesus. Sunday, October 7, 2012. Judas, Shame, and the Church's Greatest Enemy: Guest Blog. This post was written by my good friend Andrew Barber. Andrew is a student at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, where he is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity degree. Among other things, Andrew is an avid Cubs fan, an amateur and published writer, and a movie critic with ZekeFilm. 8220;I feel dead inside. Like, not human.”. I believe that, like man...
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Practical Theology: "Once More Unto the Breach" [Heaven Breaking In Part 1)
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Because we all need to hear stories about Jesus. Wednesday, August 14, 2013. Once More Unto the Breach" [Heaven Breaking In Part 1). He remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you. The Christ, the Son of. And Jesus said,. 8220;I am, and. You will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and. Coming with the clouds of heaven.” (Mk. 14:61-2, ESV). Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;" (Henry V 3.1.1). Once more unto the breach.". We first meet t...
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Practical Theology: December 2012
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Because we all need to hear stories about Jesus. Wednesday, December 26, 2012. I Sing Because I'm Happy" Measure 3: The Meaning of Music [GUEST BLOG]. Here's Brewer's third installment of his five part series on music entitled "I Sing Because I'm Happy.". 8221; as if entire worlds could be founded upon the sound of one note on the piano. 8211; C. S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew. 8211; J. R. R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion. 8221; Goethe calls this selige sehnsucht. Or “ blessed longing. Brian A. Mesimer.
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Practical Theology: November 2012
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Because we all need to hear stories about Jesus. Friday, November 16, 2012. When Fears Are Stilled, When Strivings Cease: The Power of Fear and the Presence of God. Would I fight or would I run? Or "how do I cope with past trauma? Or "I'm so afraid; what do I do? No kidnapping German terrorists here. Just the question, "do I do violence or do I run? Moses Does Violence To His Fear. When Moses had grown up, he went out to his people and looked on their. Moses sees his own people. Moses Runs From His Fear.
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Practical Theology: June 2013
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Because we all need to hear stories about Jesus. Wednesday, June 5, 2013. The Devil's Hypothetical [GUEST BLOG]. Brewer Eberly is a frequent contributor to Practical Theology and a great and wise friend. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of South Carolina, a winner of the University's highest undergraduate award, and a first year of medical student. His primarily interest is the intersection of theology, art, and philosophy. 8220;But what would have been the good? Am I not to know? It seems to be t...
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Practical Theology: Wait For It: Heaven Breaking In [Introduction]
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Because we all need to hear stories about Jesus. Friday, August 9, 2013. Wait For It: Heaven Breaking In [Introduction]. It's no good, I can't maneuver! Gold Five to Red leader, lost Tiree, lost Dutch. I copy, Gold Leader.*. With that thought in mind, I want to introduce a four part blog series called “Wait For It: Heaven Breaking In.”. Once More Into The Breach. By Brian A. Mesimer. Looking to the coming of the Son of Man keeps us going in the daily grind. 8220; Echoes of Reconciliation. Wait For It: He...
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Practical Theology: August 2013
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Because we all need to hear stories about Jesus. Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Of Bag End, Rivendell, and the Longing for Home [Heaven Breaking In Part 3]. Ryan Bowen is a dear personal friend and a first-time contributor to Practical Theology. He is a computer programmer by day, an artist by night, and a smurf fan always. There is something in us that deeply desires a home. Vacations are great, but we all want a familiar, comfortable place in which to laugh, cry, eat, sleep and take refuge. I suspect that...
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Practical Theology: The Journey Is Too Great For You [Heaven Breaking In Part 4]
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Because we all need to hear stories about Jesus. Wednesday, September 4, 2013. The Journey Is Too Great For You [Heaven Breaking In Part 4]. Andrew Barber is a prior contributor to Practical Theology (. And a cherished partner in crime. He is currently finishing up a Masters of Divinity degree while writing for. He is optimistic about the Gamecocks this year but is. 8220;What do you want from me? The man’s brow furrowed, “Excuse me? Satan, an expert lecturer, explained. “Here is the thing: If y...And go ...
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Practical Theology: May 2012
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Because we all need to hear stories about Jesus. Thursday, May 10, 2012. I used to study this book so I could impress you with how much I knew; I study it now because I'm dying. I used to study this book so I would know systematic biblical theology; I study it now because sometimes I'm so guilty I can't stand it! This is the place where I never get lied to. This isn't a religious book. It's a map! Steve Brown, Perimeter Church, 2010. Brian A. Mesimer. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Brian A. Mesimer.
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