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On Paradigms and Postmodernism in the Church: Watch Your Step

Posted on June 9, 2012 by pbn

  Phyllis Nissila What prompts this commentary is a brief conversation I had on the term “paradigm” with the hosts of Rapture Ready Radio’s “Afterglow” program a few weeks ago (May 27th, 2012). The term paradigm, coupled with the current … Continue reading →

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“Be Still and Know that I Am God”: A “Closer Read” of the Contemplatives’ “Poster Verse”

Posted on May 30, 2012 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila THE POSTER VERSE It has been said that Psalm 46:10, that is to say the first half of it, is the poster verse of contemplative prayer advocates. The portion reads, “Be still, and know that I am God … Continue reading →

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