What the hell, God?
Faithful lament, even enraged and despairing lament, takes us close to the heart of God, though we usually can’t perceive God when we are there.
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A Hug or a Contract Negotiation
The Kingdom of God can only be accepted the way a child welcomes a hug, not the way lawyers accept a divorce settlement.
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From Deadly Deliverance to Making Peace
In Jesus, rejoicing at our deliverance leads us not to retribution, but to a way of peace, living life for each other, praying for each other, and holding the good of each other before our own.
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Snapshots of Wisdom
The beginning of wisdom, the entry onto the road that leads to life, is reverence for God, which shapes our character and therefore our lives.
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Who do you say I am?
Who we think Jesus is has real life implications. If we name him as God’s chosen messiah, we need to be ready to follow and live as he lives.
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A Contagion To Open Up To
The power of God is that a contagion of life—of transformation, hope, and peace—is more powerful than a contagion of death.
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Biting off more than you can chew
Jesus offers life in all its fullness, but many would rather settle for the odd snack rather than the full banquet.
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Drunk and Disorderly for Jesus
Paul’s word play on drunkenness is both a useful contrast and a useful comparison for Christian living.
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Covid, Canceling, and a Culture of Kindness
We live in amidst a culture of highly toxic, self-righteous, finger-pointing. Jesus calls us to a radical love which will stop the blame game but still speak transforming truth to those who oppress.
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Thank God for Painful People!
There will always be people in the church you find difficult to get on with, and it is their presence that will really enable you to grow in your ability to love.
