Disarm evil. Defuse conflict. Create boundaries. Redefine toxic relationships. Pursue peace. What was, no longer is. What now exists –… Read more The Good That Stands
Category: Theology
Barth: ‘God Does Not Will To Be Without Us’
One of THE defining references of my undergraduate introduction to the theological genius of Karl Barth. Haven’t been the same… Read more Barth: ‘God Does Not Will To Be Without Us’
A Short Rumination On The Pragmatic Elements Of Forgiveness
Related Reading: Confronting Disagreement Responsibly: The Real Content & Value of Forgiveness Breathing Forgiveness The Blast Radius Of Forgiveness Grasping Existence… Read more A Short Rumination On The Pragmatic Elements Of Forgiveness
Unabridged Grace
Unabridged grace Burning cathedrals; collapsing ‘isms God’s reach surpasses our own ©RL2014
Remove The Stone
The events in John 11-12 involve a dynamic interaction between Jesus, his friends, a curious crowd[i] and some very concerned authorities. We read… Read more Remove The Stone
When Building a Stronghold Against Our Insecurities Helps Us Become Better Communicators
Building a stronghold against our insecurities means being honest with ourselves about our strengths and limitations. There is the issue… Read more When Building a Stronghold Against Our Insecurities Helps Us Become Better Communicators
Darwin’s Disposition: Political Patronage
I’ve just finished reading ‘The Origin of the Species’. It was surprising to find almost ZERO evidence of any cultural… Read more Darwin’s Disposition: Political Patronage
Barth: ‘The Confessing Church Was A Decisive “No”‘ To Blind Acquiescence [Video]
Here is a pretty cool primary source provided by kbarth.org via YouTube. This follows on from my post a few days back about… Read more Barth: ‘The Confessing Church Was A Decisive “No”‘ To Blind Acquiescence [Video]
Funding Gratitude
Funding the time to practice, and find gratitude for the time and space to study is not always easy. I did, however, manage… Read more Funding Gratitude
Revisited: P.D James, The Children of Men
A post from last week quietly prepared the way for this review of P.D James’ novel ‘The Children of Men’ [link]. I finished reading… Read more Revisited: P.D James, The Children of Men
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