Pondering Theologian

How salty are you? Though in popular culture this refers to something different, I am curious how much you consider the reality that Jesus said we are the salt of the earth?

Scriptural references: Matthew 5:13-20

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-Nathaniel AKA the Pondering Theologian-

There has been a movement to ban books, about as long as books have been a thing. Is it something that Christian's should support? Do we ban 

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Many people, think they are good people. I have often fell into the trap of thinking I am good. But are we, actually good? Not super deeply philosophical I promise. But I wonder, do we overestimate, our goodness?

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Violence, many people practice and prepare for violence in the name of God, or self-defenses, or some other something. Violence is not something Jesus promoted, so I ponder in this episode, is it something that we aught prepare for or engage in? 

Scriptural references:  Genesis 1:27, Genesis 6, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 26:52-54Hosea 4:2, Jeremiah 22:3, Romans 14:10-13, Hebrews 10:30, 1 Timothy 3:2b-3, Titus 3:2, Isaiah 60:18, Proverbs 3:31, Psalm 11:5

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Paul, says in several of his letters, "I give thanks to God for you..." and it is a normal thing. Do we do the same when we think of those people around us? 

Scriptural references:  1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 40:1-11, Genesis 1:27, Galatians 6:1-10, John 21:15-17, Romans 10:5-13, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 2:4, Matthew 25:40

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I am not a deconstructionist, but I like deconstruction. If you are, or are not familiar with it, come listen and let me know your thoughts. 

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I am sure many of us are familure with the saying, "love the sinner, hate the sin," It is often used to try to justify interacting with others. Or as an excuse for why one does not actually hate someone. It is however just an unloving statement. Come listen and let me know what you think!

Scriptural references:  Matthew 7:1-6, Romans 5,

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We all have opinions, and we all play a part in the body of Christ. However, these can be highjacked and used against us at times. I think that is absolut rubbish and I have some more thoughts about how to go about that. 

Scriptural references:  1 Corinthians 12:12-13 & 27, Romans 12:4-5, Ephesians 4:4

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As we get into this new year, I wonder what it is that we are celebrating? The New Calendar year is here, but what about the Christian year. There is a lot of holy days, and important days to our faith tradition, but we don't really celebrate or observe them all that well. Come listen and let me know what you think. 

Scriptural references:  Psalm 148, Isaiah 63:7-9, Hebrews 2:10-18, Matthew 2:13-23

Book mentioned: The Circle of Seasons: Meeting God in the church year. By Kimberlee Conway Ireton

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Welcome to the new year, now what? What's your plan? Listen for just a couple ideas. 

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