Tag Archives: Truth

Pronouncement and Process in the Pastoral Call

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Uri Brito

The pastoral task requires a prophetic and priestly vision. The prophetic dimension comes through proclamation in word. This proclamation fills the ministry of word with grace. Grace is riches in the Bible. So the pastoral proclamation is a form of … Continue reading →

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This world is not my home…or is it?

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Uri Brito

Those who follow me on twitter may see several tweets with the hash-tag #Ruthproject. The Ruth project is a new work I am working with a fellow pastor from Birmingham. We are working on a commentary on Ruth. But this will … Continue reading →

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Not a Primitive Philosophy

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Uri Brito

Will Willimon writing for the Christian Century asserts that truthfulness is most clearly seen in its practical force. “How shall they know you are my disciples? When you love one another.” This was Jesus’ simple response. At the same time we … Continue reading →

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Affirming True Truth

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Uri Brito

Francis Schaeffer’s line true truth was coined as a result of the pluralistic culture he was a part of and which has in many ways engulfed our present society. Schaeffer was referring to a truth that is objective and not relativized by … Continue reading →

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Truth is Truth

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Uri Brito

Flannery O’Connor once wrote: “The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.” This is something we need to keep in mind in our day. What God has defined let no man put asunder. God provides the … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Live (SNL), DJesus Uncrossed, the Romans, the Jews and the God of the Bible

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Uri Brito

DJesus UnCrossed is SNL’s latest attempt to de-christ Christ. Of course, in our day, Jesus is easy to disrespect. One wonders if SNL would attempt a comedy journey through the life of Muhammad. No further comments needed. David Flowers believes … Continue reading →

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