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James Bradford Pate's comments on religion, politics, entertainment, books, and life

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Church Write-Up: What Law Did They Think Jesus Broke?

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I went to the Missouri Synod church’s Good Friday service.  There was no homily, but the pastor, select people, and the congregation were ...
Friday, March 30, 2018

Church Write-Up: Maundy Thursday Road Trip

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I went to the Missouri Synod Lutheran church’s Maundy Thursday service. The pastor opened his sermon with an anecdote.  He said th...
Thursday, March 29, 2018

Book Write-Up: A Chance at Forever, by Melissa Jagears

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Melissa Jagears.  A Chance at Forever .  Bethany House, 2018.  See here to buy the book. A Chance at Forever is the third book in Melis...
Monday, March 26, 2018

Church Write-Up: Off (or On) Track; Last Day of Patristics Class; a Present Love

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Here is my write-up about my church experience last Sunday. A.  The pastor at the Missouri Synod Lutheran church told a funny openi...
Saturday, March 24, 2018

Book Write-Up: Christianity at the Crossroads, by Michael J. Kruger

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Michael J. Kruger.  Christianity at the Crossroads: How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church .  IVP Academic, 2017, 2018.  See...
Friday, March 23, 2018

Church Write-Up: Seeking Eternity Through Legacy

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At the Missouri Synod Lutheran church’s Lenten service this week, the pastor opened by mentioning that time is relative.  2002 seems like a...
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Book Write-Up: Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence

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Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, with Katie Casselberry.  Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence .  Moody Publishers, 2015.  See here...
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James Pate
My name is James Pate. This blog is about my journey. I read books. I watch movies and TV shows. I go to church. I try to find meaning. And, when I can’t do that, I just talk about stuff that I find interesting. I have degrees in fields of religious studies. I have an M.Phil. in the History of Biblical Interpretation from Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio. I also have an M.A. in Hebrew Bible from Jewish Theological Seminary, an M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School, and a B.A. from DePauw University.
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