Brennan Manning’s passing prompted this tribute-contemplation. I invite you to sit, and wonder with me, at the significance of what happens when, despite human opinion,… Read more The Difference Between Being Righteous & Having The Appearance of Righteousness: Tribute to a Ragamuffin, Brennan Manning, 1934-2013
Tag: God
Phil Robertson: “The Problem Is That We’ve Pushed God Out”
I’m cautious of any and all mainstream news, including that which comes from conservatives. It’s good practice to read between… Read more Phil Robertson: “The Problem Is That We’ve Pushed God Out”
The Adams Family Epistles: God, Love, Liberty & the Caveat of Responsibility
Part of the beauty of the ‘Letters of John and Abigail Adams’ is that every sentence suggests careful consideration. There… Read more The Adams Family Epistles: God, Love, Liberty & the Caveat of Responsibility
Aim to Bless, Rather Than Impress
A few years back I did an online retreat for a spiritual formations class I was taking. It was a… Read more Aim to Bless, Rather Than Impress
The Outsourcing of Responsibility
Two weeks ago I came across two speeches. The first was from Catholic Theologian Jean Vanier, and the second was from Rabbi,… Read more The Outsourcing of Responsibility
The Primal, Basic Decision of God With Regard to Humanity is His Mercy
Landed on this quote this morning. Kinda made me smile on the inside. Have a great week.
Easing Into Koine Greek For Kids
Part of our teaching plan for this year is to introduce koine Greek to our kids. We’ve covered some basic… Read more Easing Into Koine Greek For Kids
Finishing Well: A Tattered Note-book & The Long Road Through Karl Barth’s Dogmatics
With the time constraints and work outside my study of theology and political philosophy, I’ve managed to complete Barth’s Church… Read more Finishing Well: A Tattered Note-book & The Long Road Through Karl Barth’s Dogmatics
Love & Responsibility: Having One In Isolation From The Other, Destroys Both
I’m a big fan of Karl Barth’s wonder which is expressed in his teaching about the beauty of relationship, reconciliation… Read more Love & Responsibility: Having One In Isolation From The Other, Destroys Both
Words That Can Heal
God cares about the details. When we find ourselves in a constant state of consternation. Emotional, spiritual and psychological exhaustion… Read more Words That Can Heal
Rod Lampard 