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The violence of Pentecost and the peace of the Gospel

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Joe LaGuardia

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June 5, 2017

By Joe LaGuardia Its not everyday that I get to try a new hermenuetic on for size. Hermenuetics is the study of interpretation. Like scientists who can switch out microscope lenses to vary magnifications, we Bible geeks can swap out various interpretative lenses in order to read scripture differently. I stumbled upon…
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Faith and Culture, Liturgy and Lectionary

Moving On: An Ascension Sunday Reflection

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May 28, 2017

By Joe LaGuardia I once watched my father knock his brother half-way across a boxing ring with a single right cross. I saw it on one of those old black and white films, homemade from some ancient camera and later transferred to a DVD. There they were, sparring: My dad,…
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I’m Joe

Welcome to Baptist Spirituality. The mission of Baptist Spirituality is to discern the Holy Spirit’s work in the lives of individuals, congregations, culture, and the world through writing, poetry, and other creative avenues of expression.

Here you will find articles exploring the intersection of faith and culture with topics ranging from biblical scholarship, culture and the arts, politics, science, to theology.

About Joe… Joe LaGuardia, DMin., is pastor, writer, and chaplain residing in Florida. He is author of three books and regular contributor to Smyth & Helwys’ Formations Series. His articles have appeared in USA Today, Baptist News Global, Christian Ethics Today, TCPalm, and Rockdale Citizen.

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