Year 2012

Goin' to Town

Cultural progressivism

One of the most enjoyable and thought-provoking research projects I’ve read during the past several weeks has beenGeorge Yancey’sWhat Motivates Cultural Progressives. It’s a four-part series that I’ve linked below: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 The series…

Jeff Noble
November 4, 2012

Parchment Reviews

Review: A Praying Life

When I pray over a problem, that problem begins to sparkle with the energy of God. Strange things happen. I did not just read the book. I chewed and meditated my way through A Praying Life by Paul Miller. Unlike…

Jeff Noble
November 2, 2012
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Church Chew

Today is Reformation Day

From the Desiring God website: Today is Reformation Day. Martin Luther posted his explosive 95 theses October 31, 1517. In the wake of Luther’s life, an army of Reformers soon emerged. Foremost among them was John Calvin. Together they recovered…

Jeff Noble
October 31, 2012

Campfire Talk

A la carte: Death of personal blogging, political posts, book on prayer recommendation

Death of personal blogging You know that feeling you get when you are coming to the end of an epic tale or series? You’re 50 pages away from the end of the last Harry Potter book, and it’s a sinking…

Jeff Noble
October 27, 2012
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Spiritual Markers

Whether rich or poor

I’ve officiated a lot of weddings this year. The privilege of joining two separate lives and families together in matrimony is one of the highest a minister has. During the ceremony, the vows are a powerful reminder of the deep…

Jeff Noble
October 8, 2012

Spiritual Markers

The elusive quality of God’s nearness

Our church is going through Bible for Life this fall in preparation for reading through the Bible together next year. It’s a great curriculum which is ideal for those who have never been taught how to read the Bible and…

Jeff Noble
September 28, 2012

Homestead Happenings

Book update

“A book!? When do you have time to write a book?!” That’s usually the response I get when I share sheepishly about a writing project I’ve been working on. I mentioned it in this blog entry in January 2011. It’s…

Jeff Noble
September 21, 2012
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Goin' to Town

What politicians should learn from pastors

“There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” ~ Linus Some subjects tend to divide the moment you discuss them, and it’s one of the most unfortunate and wretched states…

Jeff Noble
September 7, 2012
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Spiritual Markers

An easier way?

Beth Moore asks in her Believing God study at one point about the trails and humiliation that she knows God has not only walked her through but led her into: “Couldn’t there have been an easier way?” She responds with:…

Jeff Noble
August 27, 2012

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