God and me http://thefallencleric.com/2010/06/god-and-me/ Published: June 24, 2010 8:06p My relationship with God has rarely been a smooth one. It’s kind of like those families where there’s one person who doesn’t act like they value the family as much as everyone else, but constantly speaks as if they&# [Read More »]
On Deciding… http://thefallencleric.com/2010/06/on-deciding/ Published: June 24, 2010 8:06p We live in a world dominated by feelings. That wouldn’t be much of a problem, except that this feeling-dominated world thinks it’s rational. A feeling-dominated world that thinks it’s rational demeans the opinions of religious peopl [Read More »]
Seeing People http://thefallencleric.com/2010/06/seeing-people/ Published: June 24, 2010 8:06p The other day a student at the university where I teach said, “I’ll bet you’re extremely confrontive with your clients. You tell it like it is.” Frankly I was surprised by this perception. His reply to my question about it was [Read More »]
The dumbest quote ever? http://thefallencleric.com/2010/06/the-dumbest-quote-ever/ Published: June 24, 2010 8:06p I saw a quote on Twitter today and I think it’s by a guy named Gerry Spence. I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief. This stands at the heart of the misunderstandings that are out there about faith. I do not think Newt [Read More »]
Response to Glenn Beck http://thefallencleric.com/2010/06/beck/ Published: June 24, 2010 8:06p Recently Glenn Beck said, ”If you find the words social justice or economic justice, on your church website, run as fast as you can.” He suggests that congregants in churches that teach social/economic justice should leave their churches [Read More »]
50 Things I’m Good At http://thefallencleric.com/2010/06/50-things-im-good-at/ Published: June 24, 2010 8:06p It’s hard to admit that you’re good at things. It feels like bragging. My experience in pastoring and counseling, in fact, has shown me that people are far better at listing their weaknesses than their strengths. But everybody is good at [Read More »]
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