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Author Archives: Rick D. Williams
New Kinds of Christians? (pt. 3)
“The concept of seeker-sensitivity, properly understood, is not new and not controversial — because it’s biblical. In fact, the apostle Paul said, ‘Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity’ (Col. 4:5). He … Continue reading
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New Kinds of Christians? (pt. 2)
Old religious factions are volcanoes burned out; on the lava and ashes and squalid scoriæ of old eruptions grow the peaceful olive, the cheering vine, and the sustaining corn. — Edmund Burke In part one of this consideration of Christianity … Continue reading
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New Kinds of Christians? (pt. 1)
“What if the Christian faith is supposed to exist in a variety of forms rather than just one imperial one? What if it is both more stable and more agile—more responsive to the Holy Spirit—when it exists in these many … Continue reading
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Captain America: Alternate Visions and Versions
In the12-issue series, Avengers Forever (1998-99, Kurt Busiek), Captain America and several fellow Avengers past, present, and future are drawn through time by perenial foe Kang the Conqueror to help him fight his own future self, Immortus. Brought from just … Continue reading
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Other Super-Soldiers?
Before we move on to beginning of Steve Rogers’ career as Captain America, let’s take a brief aside to consider the consequences of Prof. Erskine’s demise. The presumption that the serum, if it could be recreated, would work on anyone … Continue reading
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Becoming Captain America (part 2)
This narrative attempts to bring together in a seamless account all the diverse elements depicted in the comics listed in Part 1. The base story line is that of CAC #1 (March 1941), with later additions and embellishments as documented. … Continue reading
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The Presidential Election of 2017 (?)
Donald Trump appears to be on his way to the Republican nomination, but fear not; this may wind up being, if nothing else, an excellent chance for a Civics lesson! Welcome to class. Most folks have forgotten (or never knew) … Continue reading
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Becoming Captain America (part 1)
Captain America’s initial origin story is told in his first published appearance in Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941; hereafter CAC). Over the years numerous Timely/Marvel writers have enhanced, embellished (and sometimes confused!) his story. Two significant “modern” story arcs … Continue reading
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Glory and Stone
What follows is the text of the Commencement Address given to the class of 2014 at Judah Christian School, Champaign, Illinois. These graduating Seniors were all in my Worldviews class, and I sincerely thank them for the opportunity to spend … Continue reading
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Another Christmas . . .
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent … Continue reading
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