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General Conversation on April 2, 2008
Zack, who went to high school with Matt Casper, has posted an excellent interview with Casper on his blog, Revolution in Jesusland. Here’s a taste
RIJ: Since the publication of the book, have you spoken in churches at all? And what’s been the response to you as an outsider who still has not become a believer?
MC: Yes, I have. And it’s been a blast. Most people really want to hear what I have to say. I get stopped in the lobby or in the elevator at such events by people thanking me for helping them become better Christians. Far out. It’s like thanking Christopher Reeve for helping you become a better swimmer.
read the rest of the interview
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Jim and Casper on March 30, 2008
by Mike Herzog
I’m a recovery snob. Having been involved for almost 6 years in various recovery/healing groups, I see the immense benefit of working on our stuff through a 12 step program. I believe, to the point of sometimes cramming my agenda down your throat. I mean, hey, I have wisdom that I think should be imparted to you! The truth is my goal is, quite often, very noble and helpful. It is good to accept Jesus and be a Christ follower. It’s good for a child to learn to integrate into the world around him/her. It’s also good for the addict to come to grips with their brokenness and begin to heal. but i’m definitely beginning to rethink my role and my methods in this process.
A half a year ago, I was talking to one of my mentors about someone I’d known for a few years. This young lady was, in my prideful opinion, in need of my wisdom on her recovery. (A need she had never shared that she needed or desired, but I have been practicing mind reading for decades). So I decided I was going to make her a “project” of mine. (more…)
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Jim and Casper on March 27, 2008
Pastor Mark Van Steenwyk has posted a detailed review of this book on his blog. Overall Mark thought
The book was pretty well written, though I could tell from Jesus’ sections that he hadn’t written a book before. His insights were the most insightful, but I found I could relate with Tim’s perspective more easily.
Read the rest of Mark’s review and find out what Jesus thought of the churches he visited with Pastor Tim Henderson.
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Beth and Traci go to Church on March 20, 2008
What’s that gaggle of suburban moms in aisle 5? Why, it’s an Easter candy buying frenzy.
I take my paper towels and creme hair colourant (the “u” in the middle spells fancy) to the register. Behind me a woman unloads her cart of candy and my eye rests on a milk chocolate cross with — God help me, is that a chocolate Jesus strung up on the thing?
No, it’s flowers.
Phew.
Nothing says “thanks for the salvation” like an execution device rendered in chocolate, but a candy Jesus would be in poor taste.
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Beth and Traci go to Church on March 18, 2008
“I think attending church regularly is important because it gives you a chance to stop, reflect on your life and regroup from the week.”
Pop Quiz!
Who made the above statement during our time at Convergence in Portland?
A - One of the conventional church female pastors trying to persuade a pierced, artfully tattooed Emergie in one of the bars at Edgefield
B - A pierced, artfully tattooed Emergie trying to persuade a pierced, artfully tattooed drunk in one of the bars at Edgefield
C - An unpierced, flawless skinned atheist interloper trying to persuade a lapsed fundamentalist in one of the bars at Edgefield
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