Doubt

Peter Rollins video - Insurrection

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In the event you have not heard of Peter Rollins, well get ready to have your mind blown. His book Insurrection was an amazing book that is something that will require me to read at least two more times to get at the heart of his points. It is thought provoking and engaging in a way that challenges the core of my being. Be mindful, Rollins is a prophetic voice of the Church.

Preaching on John 20

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Preaching the Friday on John 20:19-31 which is often known as the story of doubting Thomas.

I wanted to post this scripture and get your feedback on what you have always heard about this text. What do you know about this text? What do you hear in this text? What stands out to you and why?

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1) I do not share the names of anyone who posts anything.
2) I deeply value and need feedback and input from the community in order to craft sermon so I am really asking.
3) If you do not share then I have little to share with the community and the sermon is way shorter.

Faith and Doubt - Two sides of one coin

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I had the privilege the other night to speak at Licensing School for those who are in process to become ministers of the Church. This was a big deal to me although this may not be a big deal to anyone else.

Anyway, while there I heard an exercise which was credited to someone else (I cannot recall who). What do you think?

I reach into my wallet and pull out a bill and hid it from everyone so no one can see it. I tell the person in the front row, "I have just pulled out a $5 bill from my wallet. Do you believe this is true?" Regardless of what you respond with to that question, all you have to base your response on is faith that what I have stated is true. Thus, when I reveal I have indeed pulled out a $5 bill, I have removed from your mind all doubt. At the same time, once I reveal to you the $5 bill, I also have removed all faith.

Interesting to consider...

Faith is needed for doubt and doubt is needed for faith.