There seems to be an understanding in secular culture that there are people who don't belong in church, or that to go to church one has to do something first - to get right with God, or to at least wear the right clothes, or to even get their life in order a little before … Continue reading Works-Based Salvation
Author: Alexander Garver
Being Careful with Words
Words are powerful. For such a cliche thesis ("the pen is mightier than the sword"), I figured I'd hear more about it in Christian circles; on top of my weekly church attendance, I listen to sermons from well-known Christian ministers as well as podcasts on theology. In fact, we hear about it so little, that … Continue reading Being Careful with Words
A Brief Update
Trying to publish a thought-out and genuine post weekly may have been ambitious, but I was hoping I'd maintain that pace for a little longer before breaking my streak. Unfortunately, I've spent the last two weekends out of town for a family emergency. I won't go into details, but my wife's grandfather passed. He was … Continue reading A Brief Update
In The World, but Not Of It
My first couple posts have been somewhat direct criticisms of Christianity as it exists in modern America, and my call has been akin to repentance - literally to turn around and change your path. For this post, I want to deviate from that form, to derive my call to action not from deficiencies in specific … Continue reading In The World, but Not Of It
People: An Introduction
Friends of the blog know its founder put significant thought into its tagline, and particularly the content and order of “faith, life, and people.” I settled on this list and order in part because it emphasized, in many ways, the last item; “people” is at the end of a “rule of three” list, is longer … Continue reading People: An Introduction
Friend to the Other
One of my personal beliefs about the interaction of faith and life is that Christians should generally feel more strongly about politics broadly - or if you prefer, the political system as a whole - than any specific issue, candidate, or party. I can far more confidently posit that many people, Christian or otherwise, idolize … Continue reading Friend to the Other
About Life in Tension
Life in Tension is a Christian invitation to engage with the full complexity of faith, life, and people. At its core, the Christian faith is an invitation from Jesus Christ, which we accept by having faith. This faith produces a daily walk, and as we accept God’s work in our lives and hearts, our character … Continue reading About Life in Tension
Life in Tension 