Last Sunday, I preached from Matthew 28 and John 20. The premise of the sermon was that while the Resurrection changes everything, Jesus remains the same. The Jesus who went into the tomb on Friday is the same Jesus who walked out - literally the same body, the same upside-down approach to kingdom building, and … Continue reading Cutting Room Floor: Emulate Jesus’ tender heart!
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Reading Augustine
I've quoted a good bit of Augustine recently, so I thought I'd recommend a few books I've read on and by Augustine for those who may want a deeper dive. First and foremost, read Confessions. It is a powerful spiritual autobiography. Don't read anything on Augustine till you've read this (unless you need a short … Continue reading Reading Augustine
Books I Enjoyed in 2024
It's been a busy year, and I haven't met my goal (though I hope to finish two or three more books before midnight on the 31st). It was a great year, though, with some excellent books taken off my 'to-read' pile and added to my shelf. Theology/Christian Living The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Christ, … Continue reading Books I Enjoyed in 2024
Cutting Room Floor: Christian Hubris in Charity
On Sunday, I had the opportunity to preach our Outreach Sunday and invite people to step into the long stream of women and men who owned a living faith, put their faith to work, and showed their faith by their deeds—serving the poor, the sick, orphans, widows, refugees, immigrants, etc. I always want to say … Continue reading Cutting Room Floor: Christian Hubris in Charity
My Christian Brothers and Sisters
This is a political post, but I am not attempting to persuade anyone to vote for the right candidate. I'm calling Christians to remember they belong to each other despite their disparate views on an election. Regrettably, I did not go to a Guardians playoff game this year, but I did two years ago, and … Continue reading My Christian Brothers and Sisters
God Entranced 