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Category Archives: Internationals
Two artists worth noting – one Israeli/Jewish and one Indian
I cannot explain how but starting about five years ago in two thousand and six began to include works of art in our worship guides. So if one of the Bible readings for that day 1 Samuel 3 would include … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Bible, Ethnicity and race, Internationals, Judaism, Worship and Liturgy
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Luke 24 as paradigmatic text (or) This story is our story
Notes from Evensong talk on Emmaus narrative from Luke 24 last night May 15 2011. Newly called co-pastors Mike Massar and Griff Martin were present. Got a lot of strong positive feedback on this. Paradigmatic texts of the Bible – … Continue reading
Posted in Baptists, Bible, Ecclesiology, Internationals, Ministry, New Testament, Sermons, Worship and Liturgy
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REVIEW – “Nixon in China” by John Adams
Houston knows we have a problem when Wagner is less exasperating. Took a group of about 9 people – including 3 from Taiwan 1 from Poland the rest from China – to watch the New York Metropolitan Opera perform “Nixon … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Internationals, Opera, Politics
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Alas – less not more freedom for Christians in China?
One of the three goals for my journey through China back in May-June was to observe directly what is happening with the Christian church in the People’s Republic of China. I visited both registered churches and house churches. And had … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Internationals, Missiology, News, Religion, Travel
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SERMON – “Slowly and Immediately” (Genesis 18)
“Slowly and Immediately” Richard M. Wright Genesis 18 8th Sunday of Pentecost (C) Church of the Nations Three sisters garden. Clark Carlton is a professor of philosophy at Tennessee Tech University. In his podcast last month he takes a break(?) … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrew Bible, Internationals, Prayer, Sermons
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Africa draws closer to China – but not to America
Two things from my journey through China. One of my friends teaches Chinese to foreign students at Northwestern A and F University in Yangling (an hour from Xi’an), Shaanxi province. Apparently the African Student Association organized a big party/cultural celebration. … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Education, Internationals, News, Politics, Travel
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Been busy getting ready for trip to China
Quick note to let gentle readers know I have been a bit busy getting ready for my first trip to China. After 11 years serving as pastor of Church of the Nations the mother church University Baptist Church has graciously … Continue reading
Posted in Internationals, Ministry, Personal, Travel
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REVIEW – “Armida” by Gioachino Rossini
The fanciful story of the sorceress who enthralls men in her island prison of sensual delights. That is pretty much all I knew about the opera “Armida” by Gioachino Rossini. Sounds like fun! Echoes of The Tempest by William Shakespeare … Continue reading
Posted in Art, History, Internationals, Opera
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SERMON – “All the Flower’s in God’s Swamp” (Revelation 7)
Forgive my lack of humility but I felt good about this one. It is something I have been wanting to say for years. It is so short because we had Communion that day. “All the Flowers in God’s Swamp” Revelation … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christianity, Culture, Internationals, New Testament
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Close call for Kenya (or) the silent success of President Obama
Had another fascinating conversation last night with a friend and congregant who happens to live in my neighborhood. He is a doctoral student from Kenya and in fact will be doing the preaching for me during my sabbatical/study leave. Excellent … Continue reading
Posted in Ethnicity and race, Internationals, News, Politics
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