tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756Sun, 05 Oct 2014 08:14:34 +0000New OrleansjohnmovieWalter WinkhomosexualityQuakertransgenderBrian McLarendivinityjazzomnipotenceforumbiblicalflowersPetertruthemergent conversationresurrectionJesus CampdoctrineprayerloveFred Phelpsatonementmcmanussanctificationdiscussionbiblical interpretationWWFrelationshiperwindeconstructionemergingTed HaggardwrestlingtrinityEpiscopaltheologycontemplationLeonard Sweetrealitylifespiritual warfareerrancyinerrancyorthodoxChristianitydogmaBiblepicturesfaithemergentsalvationforgivenessmeditationgospelsinJeremiahshootingsPanthesimscripturegayjesusJohn the BaptistomnisciencepacifismbeliefsAmishworshipcriticismuniversalismredactionchristActs 10centering prayervisionMad TVpuppyGodgracegardenlesbianpowersermonmantragender rolesemerging churchevilSpiritinclusivenessLorrainephotographyChristianreconciliationgoodMessiahchihuahuajourneypropositionsFlorida UniversitymusicWestboro Baptist ChurchdoubtE-Merging is my birth into the blogging world. The general purpose of this blog (and I am sure to stray) is to express some thoughts on the emerging church, the emerging conversation, my own journey of emergence, and other various and sundry spiritual and theological topics. I hope you enjoy, or at least are interested in what you interact with here. Welcome all!http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)Blogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-4580865191073322235Fri, 02 Feb 2007 02:41:00 +00002007-02-01T21:41:58.223-05:00Jesus Camp http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2007/02/full-length-jesus-camp-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-8175705114356394570Sat, 13 Jan 2007 09:11:00 +00002007-01-13T04:11:51.606-05:00http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2007/01/bible-dude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-53059246491135768Fri, 08 Dec 2006 04:21:00 +00002006-12-07T23:22:18.308-05:00Florida UniversityMad TVLorrainehttp://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/12/some-comic-relief.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-8549563593559132826Wed, 06 Dec 2006 05:02:00 +00002006-12-06T00:03:27.375-05:00Fred PhelpsWestboro Baptist Churchhttp://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/12/oldie-but-goodie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-6120561790004418924Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:19:00 +00002006-12-05T23:19:37.169-05:00movieJesus Camphttp://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/12/jesus-camp-disturbing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-4605650867928838023Wed, 22 Nov 2006 05:31:00 +00002006-11-22T00:32:29.629-05:00http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/11/gay-penguins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-8561464269285594958Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:39:00 +00002006-11-11T20:48:33.841-05:00chihuahuapuppy http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/11/more-pics-of-naruto.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-8255724775165823250Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:28:00 +00002006-11-05T19:39:43.901-05:00Ted HaggardhomosexualityI don't really know how to feel in hearing the news of Pastor Ted Haggard's previous secret of crystal meth use and gay sex (I know, he only admits to getting a "massage"). Part of me wants to shout for joy, and part of me hurts for him and his family. As much as I think Freud to be wacko, he actually hit the nail on the head when speaking of deep "closet cases" such as Haggard. The good pastor http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/11/another-one-bites-dust.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-2844395585159310096Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:48:00 +00002006-10-29T07:49:17.135-05:00puppyHere's a picture of our new chihuahua, Naruto....http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/10/our-new-puppy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-3257858916747125565Thu, 19 Oct 2006 23:51:00 +00002006-10-19T21:37:53.642-04:00PanthesimSpiritEpiscopalGodQuakerSorry I haven't been able to post with the regularity of last month. This month's teaching schedule has been busy, and I'm trying to finish my PhD dissertation. But, my love affair with Blogger continues....I think I've said somewhere before that I am addicted to labels, despite my postmodern midset. I suppose it's a leftover trait from my fundamentalist, evanglical days. I've been thinking http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/10/episcopalian-pantheistic-quaker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-6386351285350267911Tue, 10 Oct 2006 06:01:00 +00002006-10-10T02:07:40.709-04:00divinityBiblecriticismredactionresurrectiontrinity*The following additions come from a discussion I am having on a message board concerning the reliability of scripture in achieving absolute truth:The purpose of this reponse is not to vilify faith, but actually to strengthen it. Truth is not so easily obtained, and the more difficult truth is to obtain, the more faith is required. The criticism I have of the biblical writers is not a criticism http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/10/redaction-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-911426649982116224Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:40:00 +00002006-10-08T23:44:39.352-04:00shootingsAmishforgivenesschristpacifismSorry for the lateness of this post - the Chuseok (Korean) holiday just ended, and I am back to work. It is always encouraging to hear of the Amish consistency in being Christ-like when faced with situations of violence. This article from the AP shows yet again the seriousness with which the Amish take Christ's teachings of pacifism:Dozens of Amish neighbours came out to mourn the quiet milkman http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/10/consistently-christ-like.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-7417645248844528982Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:44:00 +00002006-09-27T20:49:45.747-04:00photographypicturesjazzgardenflowersMy partner, Kihwan, and I went to a Jazz Festival in Jarasum, Korea this past weekend. We had some time to spare on Sunday morning, so we went to some gardens to eat lunch and take some pictures. These are some of the pictures that Kihwan took - I think he's a wonderful photographer, but perhaps I am biased:)Peace & Blessings.http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/my-partner-kihwan-and-i-went-to-jazz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-8394022806975617703Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:27:00 +00002006-09-24T21:28:05.772-04:00 http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/where-is-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-5040150510065521436Fri, 22 Sep 2006 06:00:00 +00002006-09-22T02:53:19.692-04:00jesusdoubtJohn the BaptistMessiahfaithLuke 718 John's disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19 he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" 20 When the men came to Jesus, they said, "John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, 'Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?' " 21 At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/thomas-role-model.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-6643883490597373988Thu, 21 Sep 2006 03:05:00 +00002006-09-20T23:07:28.912-04:00gospelmcmanuserwinChristianityjohnI just pray that I can eventually hear God's voice so clearly, and share it so eloquently, as does Erwin McManus. Let this sermon "barbarize" you.Peace & Blessings.powered by ODEOhttp://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/barbarian-way-erwin-mcmanus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-2229569407167213519Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:58:00 +00002006-09-20T21:59:52.133-04:00forumChristiandiscussiongayemerging churchNot sure what's up with the music at the beginning (I hate patriotic songs), but the panel discussion is a blessing. Enjoy!powered by ODEOhttp://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/gay-christian-forum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-8894485811300402799Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:16:00 +00002006-09-20T21:44:32.921-04:00jesusloveBiblechristsanctificationGodsinOk - I can imagine that the title alone has already raised some red flags for some readers, and rightly so. It's one thing to talk about re-interpreting scripture, re-structuring the Church, etc. But don't mess with sin! I agree. Sin is a serious topic. Hang in a while, and I think you'll see that I treat it just as seriously as any evangelical would. My purpose here is not to reason away the http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/redefining-sin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-4257243680276251740Wed, 20 Sep 2006 03:44:00 +00002006-09-20T00:09:59.759-04:00BibleinclusivenessPetervisionActs 10emerging churchGodemergent conversation9About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. 10He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. 11He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. 12It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/called-to-inclusiveness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-3297658709658838921Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:45:00 +00002006-09-19T08:02:55.565-04:00inerrancyrelationshipBibleerrancyGodWith all the examples of great fathers and mothers of the faith conversing, arguing, and fighting with God, I've always thought it strange that some people approach scripture as if God is finished speaking. What kind of relationship is so one-sided that for nearly two thousand years, only one side gets to speak, and the other must simply listen? The Bible is littered with examples of faithful http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/approaching-bible-as-conversation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-2423820350529058801Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:49:00 +00002006-09-18T20:50:46.205-04:00meditationcontemplationcentering prayerprayerThe Guidelines for Centering Prayer:1. Choose a sacred word as the symbol of your intention to consent to God's presence and action within.2. Sitting comfortably and with eyes closed, settle briefly, and silently introduce the sacred word as the symbol of your consent to God's presence and action within.3. When you become aware of thoughts, return ever-so-gently to the sacred word.4. At the end http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/practice-of-centering-prayer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-777391422571994419Mon, 18 Sep 2006 03:44:00 +00002006-09-17T23:59:17.215-04:00Walter Winkbiblical interpretationJeremiahdeconstructionemerging churchemergent conversation4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew [a] you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." 6 "Ah, Sovereign LORD," I said, "I do not know how to speak; I am only a child." 7 But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am only a child.' You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/call-to-deconstruction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-7351148725790014584Fri, 15 Sep 2006 05:54:00 +00002006-09-15T01:58:30.016-04:00BiblepowerBrian McLarenemerging churchemergent conversationsermonpowered by ODEOhttp://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/brian-mclaren-power-in-ways-we-dont.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-8468050292400823999Thu, 14 Sep 2006 04:24:00 +00002006-09-14T00:55:46.717-04:00musicNew OrleansworshipChristianjazzlifefaithI discovered jazz during my seminary years in New Orleans. Ah ... the Big Easy, the Crescent City. Of course, I had heard jazz before, either played well on compact disc, or played poorly by live bands in my hometown of Pensacola. But nothing prepared me for the spiritual encounter that was live jazz in the clubs of New Orleans. It was not just an auditory experience, but a whole body involvment.http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/christian-improvisation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106140447810125756.post-1911018372465469547Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:18:00 +00002006-09-12T22:33:33.174-04:00jesuspropositionsBiblerealityfaithLeonard SweettruthThe traditional mantra of evangelical Christianity since the Protestant Reformation has been sola scriptura, or scripture alone. Whether or not the original intention of this idea was to make an idol of the Bible, that has too often become the case in modern evangelicalism. Truth, as an objective reality, has been equated with the actual words of the Bible. Was this ever the intention of God, or http://danielemerging.blogspot.com/2006/09/sola-christos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (daniel.emerging)1