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Philip Ryken

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Chicken Little Scholarship

When possible (I am often hopelessly behind), I try to include the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society in my regular reading.  A week or two ago I quoted from…

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Mission Mississippi, Part 5

A fifth and final principle from Dolphus Weary: “We must maintain a ‘Big Kingdom’ perspective. Reconciled relationships can occur when each individual believes and perceives that he or she is…

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Mission Mississippi, Part 4

Another principle for racial reconciliation in the church from Dolphus Weary: “We must develop safe environments for reconciliation to be pursued. Strong relationships can be forged through honest dialogue. Without…

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To Florida and Back

I am just back in Philadelphia this morning from an overnight trip to Florida, where I participated in the ordination service for a friend from Tenth (Andrew DiNardo) who now…

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Lion King

The lion is the only animal that can dare lay claim to the title “the king of the beasts.” Really, there aren’t any other serious candidates. What other animal has…

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Lion King

The lion is the only animal that can dare lay claim to the title “the king of the beasts.” Really, there aren’t any other serious candidates. What other animal has…

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Mission Mississippi, Part 3

Another principle for racial reconciliation from Dolphus Weary: “Relationships are the key. By definition, reconciliation is relational: first with God, then with each other. Reconciliation does not automatically happen because…

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Madonna’s Blasphemy of the Cross

Yesterday NBC TV confirmed that it is planning to air footage from Madonna’s “Confessions” tour in which Madonna wears a crown of thorns and is mounted on a mirror-laden cross…

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Holding Hands, Holding Hearts

I am delighted to say that Rick and Sharon Phillips will be giving a seminar on dating and relationships at Tenth Presbyterian Church on September 29 and 30. Presumably most…

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Mission Mississippi, Part 2

A second principle for racial reconciliation from Dolphus Weary: “Reconciliation efforts must be intentional. True reconciliation is a marathon, not a sprint. Intentional steps must be taken to reach out…