Of all the points of parallel relevance the past has with modern society, there are sometimes moments when historical parallels… Read more Gollwitzer, On Kristallnacht: “Where Repentance Stops, Inhumanity Begins”
Category: Karl Barth
Karl Barth, 1939: “Dear France,” Appeasement, Eschatological Defeatism & Resistance
Karl Barth never ceases to confound his students or humble our feeble attempts to steer him in a particular political… Read more Karl Barth, 1939: “Dear France,” Appeasement, Eschatological Defeatism & Resistance
The Messenger’s Presence
. Wings stretch and earth darkens. From West to East, wrists to wood From the river of bitter vinegar, to… Read more The Messenger’s Presence
The Never Ending Chorus of Decorus Vista
. God paints with nature. Though He isn’t a picture, He’s involved in it. Though behind this art, He chooses… Read more The Never Ending Chorus of Decorus Vista
Karl Barth: The Difference Between Agape & Eros
This term for homeschool we’re walking through Romans. As a result of my own lesson preparations, I’ve found myself surrounded… Read more Karl Barth: The Difference Between Agape & Eros
The Proclamation of a Yawning Bridge
Following on from my last post, here’s one of my slightly edited, simple attempts, at fusing theological language with poetry, without… Read more The Proclamation of a Yawning Bridge
The Presence of Uncreated Light (Parousia)
. . The drop in temperature . preceded the mist’s silken stroll. Words sprinkled down. Like snow, their… Read more The Presence of Uncreated Light (Parousia)
God Is No Master of Puppets, Nor Does He Will to Be So
Inner & outer peace is connected to the overcoming of evil with good. That fight for peace; for transformation of… Read more God Is No Master of Puppets, Nor Does He Will to Be So
Karl Barth: ‘Grace Must Be Lived Out, Or It is Not Grace’
Since reading the above quote, its been lingering in the back of my mind. So much so, that after… Read more Karl Barth: ‘Grace Must Be Lived Out, Or It is Not Grace’
Epiphany 2017: He Will Provide
There are few better ways to mark epiphany than a well thought out quote from Barth & a rendition of… Read more Epiphany 2017: He Will Provide
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