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A respectful Methodist dialogue on Christian LGBT ethics (Part 2)

Hi Dojo readers! It has been a busy Summer and I have been travelling quite a bit, so I apologize for how long it’s taken for me to respond to Sam’s post. For those who are just joining us, my friend...

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Rereading David & Goliath – Part 1: How tall was this giant?

There is no more famous story in the Hebrew Bible than the story of David and Goliath.  This narrative has shaped western culture for millennia.  Not surprisingly, it can be found vividly retold in...

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Rereading David & Goliath – Part 2: Where did the sling-stone hit?

Click HERE for part 1 In addition to how tall he was, we are also told that Goliath was well-equipped with the latest hi-tech gear when he strode out to face the armies of Saul… “…on his legs he wore...

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Rereading David & Goliath – Part 3: What actually killed Goliath?

Click HERE for Part 1 Click HERE for Part 2 Hi Dojo readers! We’ve been looking a the story of David and Goliath over the past few posts and seeing how some of the most well-known stories from the...

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Rereading David & Goliath – Part 4: What difference does any of this make??

For Part 1 click HERE For Part 2 click HERE For Part 3 click HERE Welcome back, Dojo readers! The story of David and Goliath certainly has gotten a major interpretive face-lift over the past three...

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Thayer Thursday – Bible translation changes

Chris Thayer is the Director of Discipleship at Good Shepherd Church in Charlotte, NC where he oversees adult life groups and Biblical education. On Thursdays I share his weekly “Thayer’s Thoughts” for...

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The Book of Genesis in 11 minutes and 18 seconds!

Hi Dojo readers, Most of you know that I believe the best way to teach and learn the Bible is NOT through memory verses or reading isolated stories or passages from it. Rather, it’s through first...

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Why does God hate pork and shrimp? (Understanding OT food laws)

Hi Dojo readers, As you may or may not know, one of the primary ministries of Disciple Dojo is our weekly #RuthsChrisBibleStudy that I have been leading here in Charlotte for about 3 years now. We...

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Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, Impreccatory Psalms and the need for Lament

Yesterday after an amazing few days of birthday celebration (both mine and America’s), I saw a video pop up on my Facebook feed…and I wish I could unsee it. It was the video over the shoulder of the...

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“Black Money” and Old Testament Law

Hi Dojo readers, As many of you know, I recently returned from my 4th teaching trip in India. You can see a few pics, as well as some of the reasons we go there each year over on my Senior Pastor...

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