Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Old School, part 2

Posted on August 29, 2010 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

Read The Old School, part 1 I’m right in the middle of a book called Surprised by Joy, a theological autobiography by C.S. Lewis that I’m certain was the inspiration for Donald Miller‘s unique approach to Blue Like Jazz. One … Continue reading →

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Relevance VS. Holiness

Posted on August 29, 2010 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

“Relevance” (a minute-clip from the message “Relevance VS. Holiness” I shared on August 22.) Download the full message audio, or read the message notes. Enjoy!

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The Old School, part 1

Posted on August 27, 2010 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

I never thought the sight of cows grazing in a field would nearly make me weep. I never thought a lot of things. The first four days of this week I spent in Colorado Springs, attending an orientation of sorts … Continue reading →

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Green, Green Grass

Posted on August 18, 2010 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

If I’m unemployed, I just want a job.
If I’ve got a job, I just want a better job. Continue reading →

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Eternal Security VS. Apostasy

Posted on August 15, 2010 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

“Bowling” (a minute-clip from the message “Eternal Security VS. Apostasy” I shared on August 15.) Download the full message audio, or read the message notes. Enjoy!

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Pre-Destination VS. Free Will

Posted on August 10, 2010 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

“Faith” (a minute-clip from the message “Pre-Destination VS. Free Will” I shared on August 8.) Download the full message audio here. Enjoy!

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Traditional VS. Contemporary

Posted on August 9, 2010 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

“Music” (a 2-minute clip from the message “Traditional VS. Contemporary” I shared on July 25.) Download the full message audio here. Enjoy!

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Happiness x Infinity + 1

Posted on August 5, 2010 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

Last night I moderated a discussion group called Theology at the Albatross, and the topic was the Afterlife. My first question was, “If you could pick your own afterlife, what would it be like?” The answer to a question like … Continue reading →

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