Part II of my "Shack" story will soon follow. Meanwhile I thought I'd share this. If you take the fear of death away from people you remove the motivation of religious Christianity. Fear of death stems from two sources, fear of the unknown, and uncertainty of your final destination. Evangelicalism's most serious flaw is the … Continue reading Fear of Death
Author: Bob Howell (P-Bob)
My “The Shack” Story Part I
I finally saw it. Talking about "The Shack". The movie lived up to the hype. But it meant so much more for me. You see, I had my own "Shack" experience. The details were different of course, but I had an encounter with Papa similar in nature to what Mac experienced in "The Shack". And … Continue reading My “The Shack” Story Part I
Mysticism
I've been thinking about the term "mystic" lately. The definition goes like this: "a person who seeks by contemplation and self-surrender to obtain unity with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or who believes in the spiritual apprehension of truths that are beyond the intellect." I just spent three years in a school … Continue reading Mysticism
Is God Good?
Friends, God is either Good or he is retributive. He can't be both. Evangelical theology is very heavily based on a view of God that is retributive. Meaning He still punishes us for sin. Oh they SAY that Jesus did it all on the cross. But their theology says it's ONLY for the select few … Continue reading Is God Good?
Revival!
Hi all! This one will be short. I am going to try to revive this blog. I am notoriously bad at keeping up with these types of things. But I have so many little writings that I feel would be beneficial. I am hoping the blog catched some wind and gains some followers. I am … Continue reading Revival!
Deep Theological Thought
Guest post by Ryan "Da-Monk" Ethier (Ryan is a friend from ministry school. He's Canadian so easy eh? - Bob Howell) I was up north with some friends a few weekends ago and when I woke up one morning I heard the words "If the doctrine of the trinity was removed from Christianity, 99% of … Continue reading Deep Theological Thought
Mystery
Most westerners think that at least at some level being a Christian and reading the Bible is about finding answers to life's questions. And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Western thinking … Continue reading Mystery
Tributaries
The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me. … Continue reading Tributaries
Tributaries 