Peace on earth requires more than well-wishes. What are the broad implications of the year of the Lord’s favor and a call to peace in the gospel of Luke?
Tag Archives: God
Love Is the Goal (1 Timothy)
Love is the goal, and without love, nothing Christians do has value. How does that posture affect our reading of scripture?
Victor Frankenstein: the God People Hate
Examining the similarities between Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist of Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, and some of the perceptions of God presented in Christianity.
Pursuing God
What does it mean to pursue God, and how is that different from pursuing Christianity? Some people assume Christians are pursuing religion, and too often, they’re right.
Grieving Alone (Mark 14:32-42)
Even Jesus grieved. What can we learn from the gospel of Mark about grief and the presence of God?
Injustice and the Anger of God
“If we put the emphasis on a person’s identity then God becomes a tribal deity – a discriminating God who distributes blessing or punishment, justice or compassion based on which group you belong to.” – Skye Jethani
Japanese Tables: Pursuing A Mysterious God
People who devote their lives to something see things that other people don’t. What do you want to see differently?
Will God Protect Me From COVID-19?
Where do faith, uncertainty, and humility take us when we consider Christians’ responses to COVID-19? Is it simply a matter of having faith, and what do our claims imply about God and others?
Imago Dei, Image of God
The imago Dei (image of God) sets us apart as humans because we have been blessed with the capacity to participate willingly in the missio Dei (mission of God).
Breaking Bread Theology 