Archive for January, 2008
"Rethink" Human Connection
January 23rd, 2008 by Dale Fincher
An interesting article on a conference helping leaders, Christian and not, to ‘rethink’ how they use technology at the expense of relationships. “Rethink” Human Connection (The Christian Post) The first idea that popped into my mind is the over-saturation of technology in many church services. We need another company’s inspiring video (which is impersonal). We [...]
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Living with Questions update
January 23rd, 2008 by Dale Fincher
I received in the mail today a notice that Living with Questions is in it’s third printing! One reader said the title doesn’t give away all the intriguing aspects of this book, since so much of my own story and journey is wrapped up in it, including the thread of the relationship with my mother [...]
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"Banned from Church" part 2…. framework for ‘authority’
January 22nd, 2008 by Dale Fincher
I came upon two helpful article to consider regarding the ‘authority’ of pastors, elders, congregations, etc., in the church. The first is by well-known theologian, D. A. Carson. This article is helpful to see the different kinds of church governments used in today’s churches. Notice that each, though quite different, have their own Bible verses [...]
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"Banned from Church" … share your thoughts!
January 18th, 2008 by Dale Fincher
Today’s edition of the Wall Street Journal. The cover of Weekend Journal shows an article called “Banned from Church.” It highlights how many churches have revived the practice of strict church discipline. The illustration is humorously eye-catching, a retired-aged, clean-cut person being shamed by a finger pointing through heavenly clouds. The opening story highlights a [...]
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Generation Me: Are today’s youth more narcissistic than ever?
January 17th, 2008 by Dale Fincher
The NYT published an article today, Generation Me vs. You Revisited. It seems every generation believes the one after them is narcissistic (read Plato in the article). There are different views in the debate–and money to be made writing books about it. The self-esteem generation, which includes my own, as well as the understanding that [...]
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Dick Staub on changing the world
January 17th, 2008 by Dale Fincher
I enjoy reading Dick Staub. He’s offers common sense for us Kingdom seekers. And I frequently find myself talking to my computer screen when I read him. “Yes, that’s right. I totally agree.” There’s not many writing today as evangelicals that elicit from me that feeling of a kindred spirit. One paragraph that resonated enough [...]
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Chesterton and Lewis: On "Translating" for a Culture
January 17th, 2008 by Dale Fincher
You know how it is; over time you find books worth reading that collect dust on your shelves until you remember them again. Such was my remembering of The Riddle of Joy. This collection of addresses delivered at a 1987 conference on celebrating the achievement of G. K. Chesterton and C. S. Lewis. Christopher Derrick, [...]
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Thoughts on Pregnancy/Miscarriage: 1
January 17th, 2008 by Dale Fincher
My wife, Jonalyn, wrote a ten part series on the play-by-play of her thoughts and feelings, pains and uncertainties during the month of December. We were pregnant, but it ended in miscarriage. You can read those thoughts which begin here. I’ve shared very little of my side of the story, the colorful twists and turns [...]
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The Gospel and Culture and Wesley’s Tradition
January 7th, 2008 by Dale Fincher
I came upon Philip Yancey’s article today reflecting on Wesley’s view of culture. I agree with Yancey that we need to order our desires and not exclude legitimate ones. And it is exactly these kinds of pieces that need to be written in an evangelical sub-culture that excludes the entailments of Scripture, excludes nature, and [...]
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2007 Look-Alike ‘Compliment’ Winners
January 2nd, 2008 by Dale Fincher
Reflecting on 2007, many memories come to mind (maybe I’ll post some up in the coming days). One was the dichotomy of look-alike ‘compliments’ I received this year. It happens frequently, but two stood out in my mind, and each of them were new characters. The winner of the worst look-alike ‘compliment’ came when standing [...]
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