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Why Do I Believe the Resurrection Matters?

amyjuliabecker — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:04:24 +0000

In yesterday's post, I shared why I believe the resurrection happened. But I also want to explain why I believe the resurrection makes a difference--in the world and in my life. Christians believe that the resurrection proves that Jesus was who he said he was--the Christ, the King, the Son of God--sent to save (heal, redeem, restore) the world from sin (brokenness, disobedience to God, fallenness). And that on the cross, Jesus took the separation from God that all of us deserved so that we...

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Why Do I Believe in the Resurrection?

amyjuliabecker — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:00:46 +0000

For me, the truth of Christianity hinges upon the reality of the resurrection. There are Christians who think that the resurrection is just a metaphor for the work that God can do in our lives. But I'm with Paul, who I think speaks for the early Christians in general when he says, "If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is useless and so is your faith." He later says that if the resurrection didn't happen, "we (Christians) are to be pitied more than all men." This is from Read the full post here »

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amyjuliabecker — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:25:20 +0000

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It’s Always Good to Laugh

amyjuliabecker — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:11:38 +0000

I've written before that I gave up praying for patience and instead I pray for laughter in our family. Similarly, sometimes we need a little laughter in the church family too.

Recently, the blogosphere has been alight with discussion of Rob Bell's new book, Love Wins.

All of the discussion I've read so far surrounding Bell's book is very serious. As well it should be. These are serious matters. But I was...

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Lenten Reflections: Trying to Explain the Cross

amyjuliabecker — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:05:13 +0000

For most of my adult Christian life, I’ve been trying to understand what happened on the cross. I used to give the stock Christian answer: “Jesus died on the cross for my sins.” I still think that statement is true, but I’ve become less and less clear on exactly what it means.

First there’s the problem of individuality. Yes, I’m a sinner. Which is to say, I turn away from God through selfish actions. Little things like harboring resentment towards my husband, snapping at our...

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What Does It Mean to Love Yourself?

amyjuliabecker — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:41:20 +0000

I have a new post on her.meneutics, "Should Christians Use Self-Help Programs?" It begins: We were staying with friends, and I was getting ready for the day in their daughter’s bathroom. It was a typical tween-age space: cute stickers and sayings posted to the mirror, hair products and cotton balls and drugstore makeup on the shelf. A quote on the mirror caught my eye: “I’m Third.” It...

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A Two-Year Old Teaches Me to Love Music

amyjuliabecker — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:09:39 +0000

A few days ago, William held a stick up to his mouth and pretended to play.

“Are you playing the flute?” I asked.

“No, Mom. The piccolo.” Of course.

Of everyone in the family, it’s William who loves music. He runs to the front of the sanctuary at church so he can see the musicians. He found a...

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Quote of the Week: Kathleen Norris on Time

amyjuliabecker — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:31:38 +0000

"The often heard lament, 'I have so little time,' gives the lie to the
delusion that the daily is of little significance."

--Kathleen Norris, The Quotidian Mysteries

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What I’m Reading: Articles on genetics, depression, hospitals, and disability

amyjuliabecker — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:17:39 +0000

These days, I spend a lot of time with my Iphone. When I’m nursing Marilee, I read. I have an app for the New York Times, the Atlantic, Time Magazine, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Christianity Today, and the ESV Bible. Although I wish I had more time to offer my own thoughts and questions prompted by what I’m reading, the Iphone isn’t very conducive to typing. So here’s a list of articles I found interesting in the wee hours of the morning:

Nature or Nurture? Karen Swallow Prior...

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