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Justo Gonzales, on The Changing Shape of Church History

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Joe Ginder

Justo Gonzales closes his book The Changing Shape of Church History: No longer can the church claim the religious hegemony it once had… Many Christians think that thIs means that the church is losing is power, and yearn with nostalgia … Continue reading →

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Dallas Willard, asked why he follows Jesus

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Joe Ginder

Because I make my living as a university professor and philosopher I am frequently asked, in so many words, “Why do you follow Jesus Christ?” My answer is always the same: “Who else did you have in mind?” — Dallas … Continue reading →

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American Health Care, or lack thereof, and cost

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Joe Ginder

Here are the raw numbers we have to account for in our failed health care system. Highlights. We spend more PUBLIC money on healthcare than comparable countries with national health care systems. When you add the private money in, we … Continue reading →

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God is at work in Long Beach (written for Kingdom Causes December 2011 Blog Post)

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Joe Ginder

God is at work in Long Beach. That’s my theory. It’s more than an intellectual thing, actually – it’s a belief. Tied in with my belief in God and trust in Jesus to be one of his children is the … Continue reading →

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What about those links?

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Joe Ginder

Well, being a famous online shopper, people ask me where to get stuff. So here are a few links to online vendors that I use. I don’t use that many these days, having found that these vendors hit the low-price … Continue reading →

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