spirit and lifeAn informal journal of the personal meditations, theological reflections, spiritual struggles and life of the preacherman.
Daddy, Where Does Knowledge Come From- October 10, 2003 Along with hermeneutics (the philosophy of interpretation), related questions of epistomology (the philosophy of knowledge and knowing things) continue to intrigue me. When we start to talk about filters through which one approaches the Bible, some of those are epistomological. I approach the Scriptures with the presupposition that I can, in fact, obtain reliable knowledge there. Not ALL kinds of knowledge, mind you. I don't suspect one can ever discover how to...http://radio.weblogs.com/0107974/2003/10/10.html#a195 What D & D Character Are You- October 3, 2003 I Am A: Lawful Good Elf MonkBard Alignment:Lawful Good characters are the epitome of all that is just and good. They believe in order and governments that work for the benefit of all, and generally do not mind doing direct work to further their beliefs. Race:Elves are the eldest of all races, although they are generally a bit smaller than humans. They are generally well-cultured, artistic, easy-going, and because of their long lives, unconcerned with day-to-day activities that other races...http://neppyman.irulethe.net/dndwho/index.html Missouri Loves Company- October 3, 2003 From Religious News Service story "More Cracks in Episcopal Unity Following Gay Bishop Election:" "Together with similar actions by Episcopalians in Central Florida, Albany, N.Y., Fort Worth, Texas, and likely South Carolina and Quincy, Ill., the Pittsburgh resolutions foreshadow a long winter of discontent in the 2.3 million-member church. Following the lead of Bishop Robert Duncan, delegates meeting at St. Martin's Church here declared the church's vote this summer to confirm Robinson "null.http://radio.weblogs.com/0107974/2003/10/03.html#a193 Vacation! Have to Get Away!- October 3, 2003 So I was meeting with the elders of the congregation earlier this week and they say to me, "Well, Pastor, when are you planning on taking your vacation" I shrugged my shoulders and said, I don't know, my sister graduates from high school in May next year, maybe then "Well, we meant for this year. You get two weeks, you know." I was dumbfounded. I'm still dumbfounded. Been a long, long time since anyone went out of their way to make sure I took a vacation. I love these people at...http://radio.weblogs.com/0107974/2003/10/03.html#a192 |