Monthly Archives: July 2009

Cal Thomas on the "prematurity" of Sarah Palin

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Rick

For the record – and for the third or fourth time – I am neither a supporter nor critic of Sarah Palin. What I care about is how people think. How they speak. Accuracy and fairness. Reason and evidence. And … Continue reading →

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Vladimir Lossky and the practicality of "orthodox" theology

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Rick

The “Introduction” to The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church by Vladimir Lossky was an important turning point in my growing awareness of the importance of sound theology in the Christian life and in the Christian church. This is not … Continue reading →

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In response to my Baptist friends

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Rick

Oh dear. There is something just wrong about saying “I am not participating in this particular forum any more” and then responding to comments which recently have appeared on that forum. It is like those celebrities or politicians who “respond” … Continue reading →

Posted in Anglicanism, Baptists, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Fun and Geek Stuff, Orthodoxy, Personal, Southern Baptist Convention | 2 Comments

The election of President Obama and a new era of evangelism – seriously?

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Rick

One last visit to the resource fair at the General Assembly 2009 of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship in Houston. Last year I attended a workshop on ministry opportunities in China and thought “I would love to do that” – and … Continue reading →

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In Houston for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Rick

Most years I do not attend. But this year we came for two primary reasons: I have been asked to participate in a panel on ministry with internationals and A chance to visit a member of the congregation who has … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Personal, Travel | 3 Comments