Monthly Archives: August 2022

Along the Way: Theological Diversity

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Steve Harper

The current theological hurricane in which we find ourselves (in both the society and the church) is complex, rendering a singular cause/effect description impossible. But like meteorologists, we can identify and explore particular factors that contribute to making the storm … Continue reading →

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“Engage” Meeting Tomorrow

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Steve Harper

I’m looking forward to meeting with you tomorrow (Thursday) at Noon (ET).

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Engage: What Do We Do with Evil? #13

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Steve Harper

Read: In Summary In this final chapter, Rohr stays with Pauline thought to gather up all he has been saying in the book into six closing statements. He calls the summary “the redemptive plan of God” (p. 98), calling to … Continue reading →

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Along the Way: Soulship Enterprise

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Steve Harper

“I have been attentive to the soul and to things related to it for a long time, with memories that go all the way back into my childhood. To use Star Trek language, I have viewed my soul as the … Continue reading →

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Engage: What Do We Do with Evil? #12

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Steve Harper

Read: “Holding the Tensions” In this chapter, Rohr expands on the Hegelian thesis-antithesis-synthesis dialectical methodology: a form of nondual thinking necessary if we are to overcome evil with good. He uses the concept of “third-force thinking” developed by G.I. Gurdjieff … Continue reading →

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Along the Way: No-name God

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Steve Harper

“I have recently had the opportunity to revisit the fact that in Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Christianity, and Islam, God is nameless. I began thinking about this again when I read Moses’ request to know God’s name, and God said, “The … Continue reading →

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Engage: What Do We Do with Evil? #11

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Steve Harper

Thanks to a gentle nudge from a group member a little while ago, I realize I did not post the weekly “Engage Group” memo this past Monday. In the spirit of “better late than never, here it is. 😃 Read: … Continue reading →

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Christ: Christ is All in All #6

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Steve Harper

“Let’s Be the Church” Paul’s words in Colossians 3:11 are the basis for the Church. Because Christ is Lord and universally present in everyone and everything, we can gather in his name, and he will be with us (Matthew 18:20). … Continue reading →

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Engage: What Do We Do with Evil? #10

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Steve Harper

Read: “Love and Forgiveness” The way of God is the way of love. We always love in the midst of life as it is–rarely, if ever, loving in ideal conditions when everything is as it should be. Often, we love … Continue reading →

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