Monthly Archives: May 2011

I believe…

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Tom Lemke

It’s amazing to me how quickly the end comes, either for individual or for groups, after having departed from confessional Christian Orthodoxy (canonized for us in the ancient ecumenical creeds: Apostles, Nicene, and Athanasian).  Said a slightly different way: I … Continue reading →

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Book Review #2: A Boy and His Dog

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Well, I’ve pretty flat-out failed at my promise to produce 2-3 reviews of the books and series I grew up with per week here at the Chi Files… other commitments have practically been clawing at my windows and doors, keeping … Continue reading →

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Answering Unitarians: Special Delivery #6

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Steven Richard has done a fantastic job of distilling the Biblical doctrine of the Trinity from the Scriptures and presenting it in a concise-yet-thorough format on his site.  If anyone has ever told you that you cannot communicate the doctrine … Continue reading →

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Mirror, Mirror – addition to part #1

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Well, I thought I was done with the topic of clothes here, but further review proved that not to be the case.  I’m not sure how many readers took the time to read the comments following “Mirror, Mirror” part 1, … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, you’re still my Pastor

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Pastor Eric Brown is on a roll this week.  Just had to link another great post. “Show Me” Oh, and in case you need a pop-culture primer… this might help.      

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“I Need a Hero”

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Hey, it’s pertinent here in the Bible belt. See what I mean on Pastor Brown’s blog: “Do you think you are the hero?”

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Mirror, Mirror – Part 1 (Clothes)

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Tom Lemke

With all the headlines recently about the current trends in young women’s fashion, the rising epidemic of eating disorders among all ages of females as they vie for that coveted runway look, and what I perceive to be a dangerous … Continue reading →

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Broken Bonds, Burning Bridges: When are you coming home?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Tom Lemke

_______________________________________________________________ Everyone has those friends.  You know, the ones you won’t forget for the rest of your life.  The ones that will still come to mind should you live for a thousand years. Often you meet them young – when … Continue reading →

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On the Failure of Roman Catholicism in the field of Doctrinal Apologetics

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Just wanted to throw out a quick opinion – hopefully I will get the chance to add to this post tomorrow… The RC position of making the teachings of the Church and the decisions of the Councils the standard by … Continue reading →

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Answering Unitarians #7 – Like Father Like Son

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Jesus is the Son of God, right?  Well, we all know that sons have a beginning, because they come from their fathers who are before them.  So how can Jesus be eternally God without beginning since he has a father?  … Continue reading →

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