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Just a word, first, about where one should direct one’s gaze. It is natural to bracket the Pope and the Archbishop together, but so great are the structural differences between the two Churches that this can mislead. In the Roman Catholic Church, everything flows down from the top, whereas in the Church of England authority is widely dispersed. The Pope first looks with an unforgiving eye at the barriers to missionary ministry that the Church itself erects. He calls this “A tomb psychology”, which slowly transforms Christians into “mummies in a museum”. Instead the Pope dreams of a “missionary option”, that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything, so that the Church’s customs, ways of doing things, times and schedules, language and structures can be suitably channeled for the evangelization of today’s world. But with regard to missionary endeavour, there is a key difference between the Church of Rome and the Church of England. a.whittam-smith@independent.co.uk
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How to Make Chili The ingredients are key to great chili. We’ll show you the one must-have ingredient (no skimping!) for authentic, delicious homemade chili. bhg.com How to Make Homemade Chili A favorite on a cold winter's day, this homemade chili recipe will warm you right up. recipe.com Chicken Chili with Black Beans and Corn By substituting chicken for beef and loading up on beans and fresh vegetables, this chili recipe is healthier than most! Vegetarian Chili -- You Won't Miss the Meat! Balanced flavors from vegetables and spices make up for the missing meat in this vegetarian chili recipe. Learn how to make chili—a really good chili—and you've got a recipe that will give you dinners, tailgaiting parties, and potluck dishes all year round. Smokin’ Scovilles Turkey Chili See how to make spicy turkey chili. allrecipes.com The kick of herbs and spices gives this chili amazing flavor, with less fat. Insanely Easy Vegetarian Chili See how to make a simple chili with beans and loads of veggies.
Sincerely, One of Many Girls Who Care | Anna Koistinen
Are you a boy? I’m sorry. Not sorry that you’re a boy… That’s awesome. I’m sorry that you see hundreds of advertisements every week showing half-dressed women. I’m sorry every time you go to the beach or your neighborhood pool you can’t look in any direction without seeing a girl basically in her underwear. Or that you can’t scroll through Instagram on “women crush wednesdays” or any day for that matter without an airbrushed girl in a thong staring you down. Or that your buddy showed you that one magazine when you were 9 and you’ve never forgotten that moment because that was the first time you first saw a completely naked woman. When I think about the guys in my life who are striving to live with a pure and Godly mindset, it honestly breaks my heart that they’re surrounded with so much temptation. I think about my 22 year old brother, David, and the fight he is fighting every day for his future wife. But most of all, I think about the man I’m going to marry. Porn. Porn. Porn. Do not conform.
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New Whine: Why I am still an evangelical
Ever since I have called myself a Christian, I have identified as an evangelical. However, this does not mean that I have not changed or modified my views over time - I have, quite significantly. The question is, how can I continue to identify as an evangelical, despite these changes? The thing is, I take a number of labels, that others might not consider particularly compatible: Christian, Evangelical, Green, Anarchist, feminist. There are those who might object to me using these labels, mainly because they don't completely define me - none of them are complete, even all together , they are not a complete definition of me. Each provides insights into the others, where they differ, that is the point of growth and development. So how do I still justify calling myself by the same label? 1. 2. 3. 4.Crucicentricity. PSA - Penal Substitutionary Atonement - is one theology of atonement. So, I still hold to the core principles of evangelicalism.
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Is The Name Of God The Sound Of Our Breathing?
Is The Name Of God The Sound Of Our Breathing? byJason Grayon August 19, 2011 When I was on the 2010 Behold The Lamb Of God Christmas tour, I debuted one of the new songs from my upcoming record, A Way To See In The Dark. I was encouraged by how warmly it was received, and people have been asking about it ever since so I thought I’d share it and the story behind it here. The song is called “The Sound Of Our Breathing” and it was inspired by a teaching I heard a few years ago about how God’s name, YHWH, is comprised of aspirated consonants that, spoken, are the sound of breathing. It was a big concept that proved challenging to turn into a succinct lyric. I was at a songwriter’s retreat a year ago in Eastern Washington and I brought the song to Doug McKelvey and Seth Mosely who were willing to tackle the challenge and bring it across the finish line with me. For the special edition of the record, I wrote a piece about the idea that inspired the song and I’ve included that for you here.
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By Dan Blythe | 11 November 13 In 2003 I travelled to Australia for my gap year. As soon as I arrived, I went straight to the beach for a swim. I wanted to share the experience with someone. We are stronger when we live as a community. "The desire for community is built into our DNA." If I were to describe the community of Jesus in one word I would say ‘attractive’. The first church was attractive too. "The world does not need Christianity redefined; it needs a fresh, sincere demonstration." I am all for reaching out to the lost and the poor. Jesus was a figure of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, and self-control.
