Bob Kellemen is engaging in a conversation with Brian McLaren‘s book A New Kind of Christianity. His focus is more on pastoral theology or practical theology. I encourage you to click through the links to read Dr. Kellemen’s insight on what has proven to be a controversial book in evangelical circles. Brian McLaren, I Accept … Continue reading »
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Thoughts on A New Kind of Christianity
Brian McLaren, is a recognized leader in the ‘emergent’ church movement. A book entitled, A New Kind of Christianity, which he has written, has made quite the splash in the evangelical blogosphere. Here is the Publisher’s description: A New Kind of Christian’s conversation between a pastor and his daughter’s high school science teacher reveals that … Continue reading »
The BCTC: Track 5: First full day
This morning found me scrambling…to get a cup of joe. I thought I would try Starbucks here in Lafayette but the line wrapped around the building and didn’t move for the several minutes I was in it. I was cutting it close to being late to my first session of the day, so I drove … Continue reading »
How to Talk to God: a guide in prayer
Dr. Bob Kellemen has posted a well-written essay on the spiritual discipline of Prayer. You can also download the post, FREE for your use here. (It is also reproduced in it’s entirety below) This will help you greatly with this spiritual discipline: How to Talk to God: CHRIST There’s no more important question in life … Continue reading »
Some fatherly advice
I know that many in the blogosphere have this parenting thing figured out…but sometimes, I have to be honest here, I just freak out when I think about the responsibility of being a dad! I have children that are teens, pre-teens, young children and just past the toddler stage. I believe wholeheartedly that being a … Continue reading »
Who came and went at Grace Dependent 2009
Grace Dependent made a splash, albeit small, in the blogosphere in 2009. Here are the Top Referrers to this site, Top Posts of 2009, Top Engine Searches that brought you here, and the Top Click Throughs to other sites. If you have not yet visited the sites linke below, please take time to do so. … Continue reading »
Soul Physicians: The Seduction: Paradise Lost (ch.14)
Dr. Robert Kellemen, RPM Ministries, has produced a terrific resource in Soul Physicians: A Theology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction. As the Lord allows, I have been blogging through this counseling textbook chapter by chapter; arriving now at chapter 14. It is in this chapter that we begin to understand the “hows” of Satan’s … Continue reading »
Top five blog posts I read today:
Here are excerpts from some blog posts I read today that either encouraged me or flat-out made me think: 1. Michael Patton, Parchment and Pen: You know what it feels like: you are on fire; you are ready, willing and able; you don’t need any more sermons on Rom 12:1. You are a living sacrifice; … Continue reading »
Win a copy of Sacred Friendships by Dr. Bob Kellemen!
As you recall, Grace Dependent took part in a “blog tour” reviewing and promoting Dr. Kellemen & Susan Ellis’ latest release, Sacred Friendships. You can read my review here and see others blog review’s by clicking here. To become eligible to receive an autographed copy of the book Sacred Friendships, all you need to do … Continue reading »
Soul Physicians: Singers and Actors-Alive to Life (ch.13)
Soul Physicians: A Theology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction is a “counseling resource” written by Dr. Robert Kellemen of RPM Ministries. I have been blogging through this book, chapter by chapter. We are emotional beings. God created us this way. Dr. Kellemen asks the question, “Why did God create us with feelings? Emotions often … Continue reading »
