Tag Archives: Christ

Book Review: NuChristian

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

As part of Judson Press’ blog tour for Russell Rathbun’s new book, nuChristian: finding faith in a new generation, I have had the wonderful opportunity to preview and review this insightful book.  In addition, Wednesday of this week, I will … Continue reading →

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The Most Religious Cheerleaders… Like Ever

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Usually, cheerleaders are not known for being very religious, but a group of cheerleaders put on a public display of their faith.  In a news story that is quickly gaining national attention, cheerleaders in Georgia painted Christian scriptures on large … Continue reading →

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The Persistent Beggar

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

A few years ago, I went to visit a church member at a hospital. I decided to wear a clerical collar to the hospital because I was going into the ICU, which was an ICU I had never been to … Continue reading →

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Christian “Wedding Crashers”

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

(I use the term “Christian Wedding Crashers” as a tongue and cheek way of referring to those people who are not typical church member seeking marriage.  Please do not be offended.  This is a light hearted term that some Christians … Continue reading →

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The Buddy Christ

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

For years, Christians have innocently reduced Jesus Christ to a personal pal or best friend.  This theology is sometimes called the “Me and My Jesus” mentality.  It is comforting to know that Christians believe in a personal God, but how … Continue reading →

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Caught in a Storm

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Meteorology has always been a fascination of mine.  I would watch the TV and check out the internet websites that forecasted major weather events like hurricanes and snowstorms.  Weather storms are an interesting meteorological event.  Storms can be predicted but … Continue reading →

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Young People Don’t Go To Church, or Do They?

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

There is a common misconception that young people are fleeing churches.   So many churches ask, “Where are all the young people?”   My friend Rev. Elizabeth Hagen on her blog discussed a similar topic a few weeks ago and gave some … Continue reading →

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Is God Moody?

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Time recently published an article by Robert Wright, which tries to sort out how “the God” of the three Abrahamic religions could start off as violent and then moved to be more graceful.  Wright gives the impression that God is … Continue reading →

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The Celebrities I Met & What I Learned About Their Faith

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Earlier this year, a friend and a parishioner at my former church in Maryland asked me if I would like to give the invocation prayer again at the National Football League’s Players Gala and James Brown Awards.  Last year, I … Continue reading →

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The Trinity: 3 = 1 and 1 = 3

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Math has never been a strong subject for me.  I remember dreading  algebra, geometry (not that bad), and algebra II (got C’s and past, barely).  I took at practical math class my senior year in high school where I learn … Continue reading →

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