Monthly Archives: June 2008

2008 Triumph Bonneville – Black

Posted on June 25, 2008 by rbirkey

Around 1968-69, two guys in my old neighborhood returned from Viet Nam and purchased two British Triumph Bonneville motorcycles. I have vivid memories of them doing “wheelies” down the street in front of our house! I thought those were the … Continue reading →

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Universal Values?

Posted on June 24, 2008 by rbirkey

“Democracy demands that the religiously motivated translate their concerns into universal, rather than religion-specific, values. It requires that their proposals be subject to argument, and amenable to reason. I may be opposed to abortion for religious reasons, but if I … Continue reading →

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Chapter 5 – The Senior Pastor: Is He Biblical?

Posted on June 20, 2008 by rbirkey

I am going to jump ahead in my review of the book Pagan Christianity? by Frank Viola and George Barna, to Chapter 5 which is entitled: The Pastor: Obstacle to Every-Member Functioning. The reasons for doing this are many. The … Continue reading →

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A Chance Conversation?

Posted on June 13, 2008 by rbirkey

Yesterday I attended a wedding and reception of a family from our church. At the reception I met and talked with a guy who has been attending for a number of years, along with his family. I recognized his face … Continue reading →

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