Category Archives: Sacred / Secular Divide

Politics: The Ideology of Idolatry

Posted on September 15, 2020 by

I’m convinced that the great idolatry for many of us is our deep commitment to our political ideology. The past few months have been difficult for all of us. I’ve taken to saying things like, “We’re all playing hurt,” and … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, COVID-19, Culture, Disappointment, God, Kingdom Values, Love Others, Ministry, Politics, Race, Sacred / Secular Divide, Social Issues, Theology | 6 Comments

The Story: In the Beginning…Let There Be

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

In the beginning… Every story has a great beginning. The Story of God is no different. But then again, this story is quite different. This is the ultimate opening scene, the beginning of all things. From the very first words … Continue reading →

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In Me As It Is In Heaven

Posted on July 11, 2009 by

So I’ve been reading Luke lately. Actually I’ve been reading Luke for most of this year. Reading it really slowly and just trying to soak it all up. It’s been really good, really challenging. I love what Luke is doing … Continue reading →

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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 5: Vocation

Posted on December 20, 2007 by

In describing his experiences working among the lepers in Calcutta, Claiborne writes in The Irresistible Revolution: I began to understand what it meant when the curtain of the temple was torn open as Jesus died on the cross. Not only … Continue reading →

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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 4: God Presence

Posted on August 27, 2007 by

An all-too-common misperception in the church is that real spirituality is the purview of monks, ministers, and missionaries. Culturally, we are in the habit of separating the sacred from the secular – an indication, no doubt, of the extent to … Continue reading →

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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 3: Ministry

Posted on August 21, 2007 by

During my lunch break the other day, I decided to go get a haircut. I don’t have a “usual” place I go for a haircut. Sunny says I’m a “spontaneous haircut-getter”; rather than making an appointment somewhere, I’m more liable … Continue reading →

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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 2: Holy Ground

Posted on July 8, 2007 by

This is Holy groundWe’re standing on Holy groundFor the Lord is present and where He is is Holy We are standing on Holy groundAnd I know that there are angels all aroundLet us praise Jesus nowWe are standing in Your … Continue reading →

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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 1: Either / Or

Posted on June 29, 2007 by

Republican or Democrat? Wal-Mart or Target? Ford or Chevy? Coke or Pepsi? Mac or PC? Lowe’s or Home Depot? John, Paul, George or Ringo? We live in an either / or world. Our answers to these stereotypical questions say something … Continue reading →

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