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Tag: Bible
Practicality vs. Belief
Elaine Pagels was interviewed about her new book Why Religion? I noticed this statement: “I focus on practice rather than belief.” Reminded me of similar quotes. Marcus Borg said, “I…
Come on In!
Hebrews 10:19-22 says, “Since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain,…
Don’t Wake Up with Double Petunia
It was pointed out to me how Satan—during the temptation of Jesus recorded in Matthew 4—pulled a bit of Scripture out of context to suit his purposes. He quoted Psalm…
Elijah: Me, Me, Me?
I love Elijah, so I’d be the last person to criticize him. The account of Elijah’s contest against the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18, 19) is a favorite. But…