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Book Notes
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xscot mcknight
1. Beate Epp, one of our readers and occasional commenter (and artist), has a nice book for kids on horses: I gave the book to a friend whose daughter loves horses. Here is her comment: “A charming story, perfect for reading to little ones at bedtime. It will be enjoyed equally by the reader as…
Bible words: Decrees
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xscot mcknight
The sixth word for Torah in this section of Psalm 119 is “decrees” (huqqim), words of binding force and permanence — inscribed forever now that they are written in the Torah. Commitment to such permanence brings the psalmist the sense that his own commitment brings the good pleasure of God.
Letters to Emerging Christians
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xscot mcknight
Dear Matt, I agree with you. The Church is sometimes too critical, too judgmental, and sometimes known too much for what it is against than what is for. And I agree that sometimes perfectly wonderful people — friends and family members — can become Christians and then become snooty. They can then convert their sense…
Jesus Creed, the Movie Star
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xscot mcknight
Scot, Not sure if you are much of a movie goer, but a friend and I just went to see the movie Breach and there is a section in the movie where the main characters are in a catholic bookstore. As they are talking, they pan in on one of the bookshelves and there sits…
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