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Sanctorum Communio
Sanctorum Communio = “communion of the Saints”
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Jul
This Political Season - 2 Featured
Posted by Mark H.
in Christian Education
Mark H.
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Change is a political buzzword tossed freely about by both red and blue candidates. The notion of “change” somehow seduces us with the idea that if we could just get away from our current political/social condition, then our city/state/nation would somehow be “better” than what it is currently, even though we struggle to define what “better” means.
Last month, I promised to write on a series of observations regarding Christians and politics, in an effort to filter the noise of this year’s campaign rhetoric. So here’s my second observation.
Observation 2: Real change never comes from Washington first.
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29
Jun
This Political Season - 1 Featured
In this election year it appears that once again there is no obvious or perfect candidate standing in line to be the next President of the United States. It’s déjà vu all over again! This political season creates an opportunity to confront the continual political undercurrents that swirl about inside our church – epitomized by the offhanded comment made by an often-oblivious churchgoer that expresses an errant opinion or sweeping judgment regarding candidate red or blue. In response, some wink and nod in agreement, while others squirm uncomfortably, or respond with an icy stare (note to all: I’m still perfecting my “icy”...
25
Mar
Thomas Jefferson & Christians: Targets for Hypocrite Hunters
Posted by Mark H.
in Christian Education
Mark H.
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Are you a hypocrite? Me too. I’m not proud of it, and try not to call attention to it (until now). Often times, what I know and say I should do is not what I end up doing. If you’re a hypocrite hunter, then one of your best hunting grounds is the realm of “Christians” – people like me. Why? Maybe because all of our moralizing, our condemnations, and our ceaseless attempts to draw boundaries around everything makes us easy targets when, after we denounce the sins of others, we imply that we are somehow perfect by comparison. And of course,...
13
Feb
CHURCH - Still a Valid Concept?
Posted by Mark H.
in Christian Education
Mark H.
Mark Hooyer is a teacher in the Christian Education ministry of MVCA. As an eng
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Lately, I've been thinking about "the church." In this day and age, cultural pressures combined with information overload and numerous ways to distract ourselves make it difficult to understand what church is truly all about. Those of us who may have grown up in a church know that the Bible explains that the church is God's building, with Jesus as its foundation; that Christ loves the church, and gave himself for her; that the church is the body of Christ, with Jesus himself at its head. OK, I’ve got this part etched into my brain, and I even believe it on some mental level. What...
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