Methodist Corner

where God’s previous working meets our present response

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. (Gal 2:20)



Archive for November, 2007

This Blog’s Reading Level

Monday, November 19th, 2007

I know this is probably meaningless information, but it’s still kinda cool, in a nerdy sorta way.
 
Hat Tip: Jesus Creed

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Calling All MTS Bloggers

Friday, November 16th, 2007

I am trying to compile a list of students/alumni/faculty/affiliates of Memphis Theological Seminary who have a blog or other website. If you know of anyone or are one yourself, please let me know. The list will be posted on my MTS In CyberSpace page.
Thanks

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And It Was Night

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

So, after receiving the piece of bread, he immediately went out. And it was night.
(John 13:30)
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night marches boldly
across the landscape of creation
its long sinuous fingers desperately reaching
for the last vestige of hope
consumed by dark and dismal reason
care and compassion long since abandoned
hope for sale
30 pieces only
creation betrayed
the kiss of night upon her
consumed by eternal indestructible [...]

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On the Record with ONE.org

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

 
ONE members are stepping up our game by launching a petition urging all the presidential candidates to go “On The Record” by submitting, in writing and on video to ONE, their plans on the following five issues:
* Eradicating malaria;
* Improving child and maternal health;
* Reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis;
* Achieving universal primary education; [...]

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Handout or Handup?: A Theology of Mission

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

When you hear the word “missions”, what mental image comes to mind? For many, I think the prominent image is one of large trucks delivering food and other supplies to hard-to-reach areas of the world. Well and good, but then what? Granted, there are immediate needs that must be met, but what about long-term visions [...]

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