Author Archives: Neal Locke

Jonah Sawyer Mitchell Locke

Posted on December 16th, 2011 by Neal Locke

As of today, Baby Locke 3.0 is no longer in beta!  Jonah Sawyer Mitchell Locke was born this morning at 9:58am, weighing 9lbs 2oz, and measuring 21 inches long.  He was born on Friday, December 16th (the last day of … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Family, Fatherhood, Jonah, Life | 3 Comments

Two Songs Rescued from Obscurity

Posted on June 2nd, 2011 by Neal Locke

I finally managed to convert a couple old songs of mine from cassette tape to MP3. It wasn’t easy, and the quality isn’t as perfect as I’d like, but they still came out quite nicely. I wrote and recorded both … Continue reading →

Posted in Autobiographical, Music | 1 Comment

Prosperity Gospel and the Singularity

Posted on March 24th, 2011 by Neal Locke

Despite the fact that my alma mater has strong historic ties to the seed-faith movement and its offspring the Prosperity Gospel — I have always viewed these sorts of theologies with suspicion, if not downright contempt.  But while reflecting today … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Future, Pop-Culture, Prayer, Technology | 1 Comment

What Does It Mean to Be Presbyterian?

Posted on February 23rd, 2011 by Neal Locke

[Part IV of my application for Candidacy in the PC(USA) Ordination Process] To modify a famous quote often applied to the state of Texas, “I wasn’t born a Presbyterian, but I got here as fast as I could.” That said, … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Technology, and the Church

Posted on February 22nd, 2011 by Neal Locke

[Part III of my application for Candidacy in the PC(USA) Ordination Process] In my personal statement of faith, I make an interesting word choice in describing the methodology of Christ:  I refer to him as “using the technology…of his day … Continue reading →

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My Personal Statement of Faith (for now…)

Posted on February 22nd, 2011 by Neal Locke

[Part II of my application for Candidacy in the PC(USA) Ordination Process] I trust in one God who is the creator and sustainer of all worlds. I trust—even when I do not necessarily understand—that this one God is also somehow … Continue reading →

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Christian Vocation in the Reformed Tradition

Posted on February 22nd, 2011 by Neal Locke

[Part I of my application for Candidacy in the PC(USA) Ordination Process] I have long believed that all of God’s children are called, as related by the Westminster Confession, out of that state of sin and death in which they … Continue reading →

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