Joel Kleppinger » God

An apology for wild expression

Joel — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:10:02 +0000

In most of American Christianity and society, it is encouraged that public expression should be carefully measured and crontrolled. Shouting, crying, wild movements, and other physical expression of emotion is best avoided as it shows someone who is not well-controlled,

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Submission for Salvation

Joel — Sun, 01 May 2011 20:54:04 +0000

I've been thinking a lot about Wednesday's events and my reaction in the middle of it. I live south of Birmingham, AL, and for a while, I thought that tornado might be coming straight for me.

Why I’m uncomfortable with personal prophecy

Joel — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:28:01 +0000

Having grown up in the Pentecostal world and heard all sorts of prophecies, this feels very strange (if not blasphemous) to say. But I just don’t feel comfortable with personal prophecy. It’s not the concept that bothers me… I understand …

God’s call on my life

Joel — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:13:21 +0000

This month, I’ve spent more time thinking and praying about God’s call on my life than I have in a long time. I’ve been feeling like I don’t really know what to do right now, but I know I need …

An earthquake is coming!

Joel — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:50:19 +0000

I just saw a really cool documentary on the science behind earthquakes and why they happen. I’ve searched but been unable to locate it again so I’ll just describe one part that has inspired the thinking below.

What they are …

Is God all I need?

Joel — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:05:26 +0000

The Chris Tomlin song “More than Enough” has been in my head since it came out. Even though that was several years ago, I’m still interacting with and evaluating it.

It started as an expression of frustration with Christian people …

Why I stopped praying for Revival

Joel — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:58:03 +0000

All over the Pentecostal church, I see the constant hope for revival. When Pentecostal people do pray, revival is always mentioned. Frankly, I'm tired of hearing it.

Dream for a Radical Christian Community

Joel — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:01:52 +0000

The Problem

Jesus’ Prayer in John 17:22-23:

“The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be
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Submission

Joel — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:59:49 +0000

Have you ever wondered why God calls us to submit to authority, especially when people in authority don't make sense at all or even are totally braindead?

Spirituality could mean anything

Joel — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:52:27 +0000

So what does it mean to you? I recently began communicating with a woman, and pretty early on, I asked her to describe her spirituality. Here's her response.