Book reviews, thoughts and reflections
A little grammar lesson for everyone today.
While writing and editing my book, I kept bumping into a conflict in trying to decide between “its” and “it’s.”
I kept forgetting which was the correct usage of each word. (Here’s to hoping I caught and corrected all the instances within the book! :-))
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I’m pleased to say that as of today, my novel – St. Peter’s Brewery – is now ready for public consumption.
Continue reading St. Peter’s Brewery – order your copy today
As part of getting my book finalized for publication, I’ve been working on several online projects “behind the scenes.”
You can now visit the website for St. Peter’s Brewery at :: http://www.stpetersbrewery.info, follow the conversation on Twitter (@stpetersbrew), become a fan on Facebook and join our Flickr group and share a picture of your favorite sanctuary/sanctuaries.
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A quick summary of emergent Christianity… via @jonestony
Dispatch 1: Emergents practice a generous orthodoxy that appreciates the contributions of all Christian movements.
Dispatch 2: Emergents reject the politics & theologies of left versus right — they anticipate a more complex reality.
Dispatch 3: The gospel is like lava: no matter how much crust has formed over it, it will find a way to burst through.
Dispatch 4: The emergent phenomenon began when a group began talking about how postmodernism was affecting the faith.
Dispatch 5: The emergent movement is not exclusively North American; it is growing around the globe.
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I’m really looking forward to Anne Jackson’s (@flowerdust)new book, “Permission to Speak Freely.”
Over the last year or so she’s been gathering artwork, essays and other contributions from folks, all centered around the question…
What is one thing you feel you can’t say in church?
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Enjoyed listening in on #thenines today (put on by leadnet.org). Hopefully you all didn’t mind my flood of Twitter updates.
The whole basis of the idea is 70+ leaders were asked, “What would you tell the church leaders of America in only nine minutes.”
Continue reading Alan Hirsch shares during #thenines