In the middle of a mighty ocean was an island, with strong tall cliffs that have long held firm against the relentless waves crashing against its shore. Other islands nearby had long succumbed to the waters surrounding them, slowly pulled under the surface, to be seen no more. This one island remained in defiance to …
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Fallacies and Questions Surrounding Redemptive Analogy
The following are some thoughts that I have with regards to Redemptive Analogies. Redemptive Analogies have been popularized by Don Richardson through "Peace Child," "Eternity in Their Hearts" and more. However, Redemptive Analogies have always been with us. In fact, the Bible is full of them. A few would include: Redeemed (slave auction) Ransomed (kidnapping) …
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Power of Parables
One of the problems of not getting a real liberal arts education (most of my education is in Mechanical Engineering and military leadership), is limitations in communication and the arts. One of these is in the role of parables. When I was young going to church, parables were defined as "earthly stories with a heavenly …