Archive for the ‘Believing’ Category
Yeah, what she said
On Jennifer Knapp, homosexuality and the Christian response: We each have our sins but do we even know what they are? How can we as Christians become more Christ-like if we are not examining ourselves in the light of scripture? Do we even know that when we become Christians we are saying that we want [...]
April 20, 2010
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Monica Brand · 
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Tags: Bible, culture, sin · Posted in: Believing
For you Shack fans
From the Christian Post: The publishing world sees very few books reach blockbuster status, but William Paul Young’s The Shack has now exceeded even that. The book, originally self-published by Young and two friends, has now sold more than 10 million copies and has been translated into over thirty languages. It is now one of [...]
January 29, 2010
· Monica Brand · 3 Comments
Tags: fiction, The Shack · Posted in: Believing, Reading
Doctrine, theology and . . . orthodoxy?
The word orthodoxy literally means “right opinion.” In the context of Christian faith, orthodoxy is shorthand for getting your opinion or thoughts about God right. It is teaching and beliefs based on the established, proven, cherished truths of the faith. (page 14, Dug Down Deep) Orthodoxy. It’s mentioned frequently in Dug Down Deep (Unearthing What [...]
January 18, 2010
· Monica Brand · One Comment
Tags: book tour, books, non-fiction, orthodoxy · Posted in: Believing, Reading
The social justice fad?
Have you noticed? Social justice is a popular topic for the online church. I spend a lot of time online reading blogs, surfing social media and listening to the chatter of the connected, Internet church. And it seems a lot of online Christians are into social justice. Social justice is all over Sojourners. Blogs, blogs, [...]
January 12, 2010
· Monica Brand · 9 Comments
Tags: books, non-fiction · Posted in: Actions for social justice, Believing, Reading
O Holy Night
Merry Christmas, friends. May you enjoy a blessed holiday as you remember why He became God in flesh. Oh Holy Night (Full Version) – Click here for the most popular videos
December 24, 2009
· Monica Brand · No Comments
Tags: celebrations · Posted in: Believing, Videos
Blog book tour: O2 (Breathing New Life into Faith) by Richard Dahlstrom
I think it’s really telling when a pastor’s bio on the back of a book promotes his blog, especially a site with a catchy title such as Raincitypastor. Also from the back cover of O2, Your physical body needs oxygen in order to survive. Inhale, exhale… one leads naturally to the other. Inhale too long, [...]
October 30, 2009
· Monica Brand · No Comments
Tags: books, non-fiction · Posted in: Believing, Reading
