Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here

Michael Spencer June 16th, 2009

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OK Let's get this out of the way early: I'm a Catholic-friendly guy.

I'm a major appreciator of most things Roman Catholic. Nothing you will be reading below changes that at all. OK? I love all of you. Benedict. My buddy Alan. Everyone in between.

So what's up? I have a lot of friendly dialog with Roman Catholics. No one is really out to convert anyone else, though I do have 140+ emails telling me I need to join the RCC. My Catholic friends and I … (Read More)

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As We Forgive – Catherine Larson on SBE

Erik Guzman May 15th, 2009

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Could you forgive the people who murdered your children, mutilated your body and left you to burn to death? Catherine Larson joins us on this week's Steve Brown Etc. to tell the story of one lady who did just that.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Catherine's book, As We Forgive: Stories of Reconciliation from Rwanda, tells the stories of seven people who are experiencing the pain and h … (Read More)

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Grace is As Dangerous As Ever: A Meditation on John 8

Michael Spencer May 12th, 2009

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This meditation on John 8 was posted at Internet Monk.com in May of 2007. In these days when Christians are rethinking the "Culture War," it's especially relevant for us to consider how Jesus interacted with the "culture warriors" of his time.

The last few weeks of my men's morning Bible study has been about "Texts That Will Get You In Trouble," and we spent two sessions on John 8, and Jesus' words to the woman caught in adul … (Read More)

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The Face of a Gracious God

Michael Spencer January 27th, 2009

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Religion #1:

God is mean, angry and easily provoked. From day 1, we've all been a disappointment, and God is–justly–planning to punish us forever. At the last minute, thanks to Jesus stepping in to calm him down, he decides to be gracious.

But don't do anything to mess that up. Peace is fragile around here.

Religion #2

God is gracious, loving, kind, generous and open-hearted. He rejoices in us as his creations, and is grieved that our sins have mad … (Read More)

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Before We Mention Jesus, Let's Talk About the Seven Day Sex Challenge

Michael Spencer December 1st, 2008

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So…since it's the first week of Advent, let's talk about sex, shall we?

Oh, did you have a bit of a wince that perhaps sex wasn't the appropriate topic for the time of year we look forward to the arrival of the Savior?

Lay aside your qualms, dear reader. Sex is always in season in the evangelical megachurch.

You'll need to visit and read that link if we're going to go on, because I can't tell the story without giggling or using so ma … (Read More)

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