I set out to make a short list of essential posts, my list of personal and reader favorites from all the material found on The Master’s Table. Writing a “short list” almost proved too great a task for me. The new page “Best Of” is sort of an anthology of my work here on this blog. I don’t expect anyone to go back and read each post, but the 18 posts listed almost form a working theology of everything I believe. Some of these probably deserve a repost, and I will actually be looking over some of them as I prepare sermon material in the near future.
Category Archives: blogging
Links to good resources
I have a blogroll on the right sidebar with links to some very good blogs. If you like this blog, you might enjoy reading some of those as well. They are the blogs I read. I do not have a list of links to other sites and resources, however, and think it’s time to start one. I would like to begin by sharing some of the places I go to do research or ask my own questions.
ESV.org is where I link all my scripture references to in this blog. Biblegateway.com allows you to look up passages or search keywords in any Bible version you wish. Many versions have audio passages available for you to listen to. Bible Gateway is part of Gospel Communications which puts a vast supply of resources at your disposal. Gospel.com is another example.
I just discovered a new resource, a website called Faith Facts. I submitted a question of my own as a matter of fact, and am waiting for a reply. Discovering Faith Facts is the reason I decided to write this post and start a list of links in my sidebar that contains resources others might find helpful. Faith Facts is set up to answer questions and explain issues dealing with theology and apologetics. I blog about these issues, but they’re site is set up more like an FAQ, and is divided into topics that you search or browse.
These are sites/ resources that have helped me in the past. I’m open to your suggestions of others.
How to WordPress
Everyday new people begin to use WordPress for the first time. Since I joined in March the number of WordPress blogs has gone from 2.5 to 3.6 million. I imagine there are also those users who have used WordPress for a while now, but do not take advantage of all the features. I would like to share a few tips and tricks that have made my use of WordPress more useful and enjoyable. Continue reading
Oops (a correction)
From time to time I add a link to the blogroll (on the right sidebar). Last week I added a blog called Possessing the Treasure, written by a guy named Mike Ratliff. When I created the link I typed in Ratcliff, which is not his name and ergo not the correct address. The link is good, the site is good, pay him a visit. Continue reading
A Look Back: Read my blog – or not
I first began blogging in February of this year. Let’s be honest; I didn’t know what the heck I was doing. A lot of those first few posts were bad, but not all of them. It was okay, because there wasn’t really anyone reading my blog either. I’ve been going through the archives, and found a couple of gems. In response to another blog I read, I drew an analogy between blogging and gardening, and described how they’re both types of therapy for me. Unless you’re one of about 4 people, this isn’t a repost for you; enjoy it for the first time.
I just read a post on Internetmonk entitled “10 Reasons I Don’t Read Your Blog.” I just couldn’t say everthing I wanted to in the comment box. Then I remembered: I have blog. Perfect. Continue reading
How is abortion not killing babies?
Kurt says:
Enough with this nonsense already!
The abortion “issue” is the biggest scam the GOP has ever come up with.
Think about it. If republican politicians and religious leaders truly thought we were killing babies, abortion would be stopped in an instant.
I’m a religious leader, and I think we’re killing babies. We have been doing so legally in the U.S. since the early 1970’s. Continue reading
My “Spiritual” Birthday
I didn’t forget about it. It’s been a busy week, and I just didn’t have a chance to share it with you. On June 19, 1988, I knelt at the alter and was adopted into the family of God. That was 20 years ago. Continue reading
Rantings about “stupid” Christians
If I was writing a book on theology, I couldn’t just go off on a tangent and rant about whatever comes to mind. That’s the benefit of a blog. A good blog entry is almost bite sized; just enough for a mouthful in one sitting. Some of my online friends post 3 or 4 times a day. Some of them have no unpublished thoughts. I don’t often rant, but if you want to know what just burns my grits, it’s stupid Christians that make us all look bad. Continue reading
Do you like church?
There are many books out right now about the dislike of church, why it has lost appeal, what should be done to reform worship, why men hate church, etc. etc. One blogger has generated some stir on this subject, and if you like/ dislike church attendence then you should weigh in. You’ll notice I have already. Check out Why I Don’t Blame You for Not Liking Chruch. Rich will appreciate it, and I think we all need to be aware of this problem if we plan to do anything about it. The president of the SBC predicts that 20% of Southern Baptist Churches will die in the next 20 years. (Thanks iMonk.) It’s time to recognize.
Still on vacation…
While we’re in GA I have limited access to the internet (I hope to buy a laptop next week, and not have this problem in the future). I want everyone to know we’re alive and well, and not give up on The Master’s Table as one of the blogs you read. Hopefully this will tide you over:
The Internet Monk is in transition to being Jesusshaped.com. In the meantime, he wants everyone to keep up with what’s going on at http://jesusshaped.wordpress.com, the temporary home during this transition phase. Check his new stuff out there.
We’re having Ricky from Two Channel Station as a guest blogger (he just doesn’t know it yet). I’m sure he’ll be thrilled. If you don’t know about Two Channel Station, this will be a good introduction, and keeps with the theme of The Master’s Table quite well also. Ricky writes:
Logic vs. Faith
How do you know that Christianity is the only way? How can you say that? Do you know for a fact that Christ did all that he supposedly did? Logically, how is that possible? Continue reading
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