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Statism or Conservatism

This for me was the most compelling and dynamic video in this election season. There have been many political ads I’ve shaken my head over in distress, literally astonished and dismayed by their pettiness and banality. I expect more from…

Nov 5, 2012
Jeff Noble

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…

Nov 4, 2012
Jeff Noble

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…

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…

Oct 31, 2012
Jeff Noble

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…

Oct 27, 2012
Jeff Noble
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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…

Oct 8, 2012
Jeff Noble

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…

Sep 28, 2012
Jeff Noble

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…

Sep 21, 2012
Jeff Noble
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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…

Sep 7, 2012
Jeff Noble
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