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Mike Smith |
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8/23/2006 |
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My blog deals with what captures my interest: the Christian life in general, the joys and ironies inherent in the church, the relationship of church and culture, books and movies and articles, ecumenism, and related topics. On occasion I follow up on sermons, share prayers, or reflect on a passage of scripture. I like to "think out loud," hear what others have to say, and learn from the experience. |
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"Baptist" is an Adjective |
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By Mike Smith on
8/31/2006
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Baptists carved out their niche in the American religous world the old fashioned way: they competed with other Christian groups. Especially during the 1800s, Baptists squared off (at one time or another) against Roman Catholics, Methodists, the Church of Christ, and other branches of Christianity. In each case, both sides laid claim to being the true expression of Christianity.
The battles left a legacy i ...
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The Blessings of Growth |
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By Mike Smith on
8/30/2006
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Rutherford County is the 20th fastest growing county in the United States. That's astounding to those of us who remember when Murfreesboro's population was around 8,000 or so. Why, if this keeps up Chattanooga had best be looking over its shoulder. Murfreesboro might well replace it as the fourth largest city in Tennessee within the next 15 years.
Letters to the editor either extoll or bemoan the ...
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