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Mark D. Roberts
SimChurch: Being the Church in the Virtual World, by Douglas Estes
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Mark D. Roberts
Today this website is a “stop” on a blog tour for a new book, SimChurch: Being the Church in the Virtual World, by Douglas Estes (Zondervan, 2009). This book offers an in-depth analysis of so-called “virtual churches.” We’re not talking here about what I’ve called “online church,” namely, real world churches that use the Internet…
Introducing Patheos
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Mark D. Roberts
A few weeks ago, one of my colleagues at Foundations for Laity Renewal forwarded to me a news release about Patheos and its effort to increase meaningful dialogue among different religious traditions. Keith Mirrer, our Director of Communications, keeps abreast of religious news stories and forwards to me those that are relevant to my work.…
Final Views of New England
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Mark D. Roberts
Before I return to my usual blogging routine, I thought I’d post three more photos of New England, from my trip there a couple of weeks ago. First, the statue of Paul Revere, with the Old North Church in the background. A visit to these national monuments is worthwhile, not only because of their historical…
Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling
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Mark D. Roberts
Drinking the Cup of Judgment READ Psalm 75:1-10 For the LORD holds a cup in his hand that is full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours out the wine in judgment, and all the wicked must drink it, draining it to the dregs. Psalm 75:8 In Psalm 75:8, the image of a cup filled…
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