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Comment on BOOM! I am a Provisional Elder by Chet

Chet — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:54:45 +0000

Wow, it is incredible the work you need to do to become clery in the UMC.

In the Christian Churches it is like a regular job, you apply for a position, you are interviewed several times by various groups of people (like committees, but we don’t call them that), then you are presented to the congregation. Depending the style of church government, you may or may not need to be voted on.

While I think the process for acceptance by the UMC is a bit much, I think the Christian Churches could learn from what you have described. Especially the check it provides for orthodox beliefs and ensuring the candidate has truly received a “calling” for ministry (rather than a vague sense that working in a church is a more holy occupation).

Congratulations!

Comment on The Stars We Follow by Matt @ The Church of No People

Matt @ The Church of No People — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:17:11 +0000

Great thoughts, Brian. I think I often forget that Advent is not just a time to remember that people anticipated the Messiah, but also remember that we are to anticipate the return of the Messiah.

Comment on Why the King James Version Sticks Around by Chet

Chet — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:02:39 +0000

I use the New American Standard Bible. Interestingly, this version and the Revised Standard Version are both revisions of the (old) American Standard Bible.

As you pointed out, the KJV is based on another translation, not on the original languages. The Latin Vulgate was based on less than ideal original texts. Therefore, both Bibles include verses that were probably not in the original text.

I think this is the main reason the KJV has stuck around for so long. Do an analysis of the KJV and a newer translation (NIV, NASB, NRV) and it would appear that the newer translations have removed key verses (trampling on Rev 22:19).

Comment on Why the King James Version Sticks Around by Wayne Strauss

Wayne Strauss — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:23:44 +0000

Yes, “Thou shalt not want” sounds a lot cooler then “I have all I need”, Yet I understand the meaning better in the latter. Thanks Pastor B.
Wayne

Comment on Lectionary Part 2: Devotional by Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:42:47 +0000

Brian, I use the lectionary to check out all the readings and find the focus for the Sunday as well. This helps so much in planning the right songs to make sure the service comes together as a whole. I enjoy reading your blog! God bless you!

Comment on “To-Do” or “To-Be” List by Lectionary Part 2: Devotional « Brian Johnson

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Comment on Lectionary Part 1: Why I Use It by Lectionary Part 2: Devotional « Brian Johnson

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Comment on Stories Collide by Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:46:53 +0000

Thanks Candie. I can only imagine how long the church has persevered through the years. I hope this is the time to leave the desert and move into the promised land!

Comment on Stories Collide by Candie Whitney

Candie Whitney — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 02:37:03 +0000

Thanks for your inspiration Brian…it has been a long journey.