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Parousia . . . Greeditude

Posted on Nov 26th, 2007 by KevinBeck : Agapeologist KevinBeck

At this time of year traditional moralists, anti-capitalists, and religious fundamentalists unite to rage against the materialism of Christmastime. We hear about the gluttony of consumption and worker exploitation juxtaposed against the "real meaning of... More »

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Parousia...Whyless Love

Posted on Jan 12th, 2007 by KevinBeck : Agapeologist KevinBeck

Each week (usually Sunday evening my time) I send out my weekly "e-reflection guide" called Parousia. Sometimes I post it a few days later here on the blog. If you'd like to receive it free,... More »

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Parousia...But Now

Posted on Nov 14th, 2006 by KevinBeck : Agapeologist KevinBeck

But Now Recently, a high-profile figure on the American religious scene has been discovered to have been living contrary to the principles he espoused publicly from his pulpit. For nearly a week it was the... More »

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Parousia...Public Spectacle

Posted on Nov 6th, 2006 by KevinBeck : Agapeologist KevinBeck

A Public Spectacle   We live in a “gotcha” society that thrives on scandal.   The more salacious the details are the better.   Television programs want high ratings.   Newspapers want to increase circulation.... More »

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Parousia...September 11

Posted on Sep 11th, 2006 by KevinBeck : Agapeologist KevinBeck

I was listening to the radio in my office when I first heard the news. A plane had struck the World Trade Center . The announcer didn’t know any of the details. Was it a... More »

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Parousia...Casual/Ties

Posted on Aug 10th, 2006 by KevinBeck : Agapeologist KevinBeck

Casual/Ties   Images of warfare blaze on the news.   Lebanon , Israel , Iraq , and Afghanistan are the most visible battlegrounds.   Other hotspots include Sri Lanka , Kashmir , Ethiopia , and... More »

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Parousia...In Debt

Posted on Aug 1st, 2006 by KevinBeck : Agapeologist KevinBeck

In Debt   I’ve never met anyone eager to be in debt.   Yet in our western consumer society, it seems like acquiring huge debt is the norm.   Once in debt, freeing yourself may... More »

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All About God

Posted on Jun 19th, 2006 by KevinBeck : Agapeologist KevinBeck

All About God   On June 21-24, Presence Ministries will host Transmillennial 2006 in Branson, Missouri .   The theme of our 18 th National Conference, It’s All About God , comes from Paul’s statement... More »

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Paul and New Humanity

Posted on Jun 14th, 2006 by KevinBeck : Agapeologist KevinBeck

The apostle Paul mightbe the most misunderstood and villified/revered preson in history.  He took criticism in his day and in ours.  He has been credited/ridiculed as the founder of Christianity.  It seems to me that... More »

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