From the mind of Martin Luther, the desk of Karl Barth and the easel of Matthias Grünewald. ‘The model of… Read more The Index Finger of Yochanan The Immerser
Tag: Karl Barth
Tolstoy’s Faith: I am Supported Above the Abyss
Stumbling through some images yesterday, I came across an ‘old’ e-formatted copy of Leo Tolstoy’s 1879 work – ‘A Confession’. I… Read more Tolstoy’s Faith: I am Supported Above the Abyss
Heartbreak Warfare: Refusing to Walk on Egg Shells
I have long been a subscriber to the idea that hate is not a sin. However, I need to qualify this… Read more Heartbreak Warfare: Refusing to Walk on Egg Shells
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’
Prayer Graffiti
After ruling out a couple of Renaissance teens tagging the pews, pause and consider the depth of meaning behind the act… Read more Prayer Graffiti
Merry Christmas
In darkened times there’s a lot more to a “Merry Christmas” or the celebration of it, than words and actions… Read more Merry Christmas
Standing on The Threshold of Christmas: a Prayer & some Moravian Stars
Advent Day One: In order to mark the beginning of Advent I think it’s a great idea to begin with a prayer.… Read more Standing on The Threshold of Christmas: a Prayer & some Moravian Stars
aRt and tHeOlOgY: Gravitas Lumen
Presence and Light.
aRt and tHeOlOgY: Permission to Speak Freely
This was one of four items that found its way onto my desk this week: ‘The Dungeon’ – Coleridge And… Read more aRt and tHeOlOgY: Permission to Speak Freely
Once again
Theological thoughts and some exegetical notes from this morning’s timeout. Psalm 103:1-6 Bless my soul 1. Forget not all 2.… Read more Once again