Tag: Christianity

There Is No Other

As a heads up since I don't normally talk about recent events, this post is a discussion about the recent conflict in Israel and Gaza. I won't get into details of the recent or historical events, and I won't make any declarations about the morality of either or both sides. I write from the incredibly … Continue reading There Is No Other →

Advent

Going into the last quarter of the year, I think it's important to talk about one of the most important tensions in our lives as Christians: Advent. The season of Advent is a time of meditation on the fact that we live between Jesus' first and second coming. Its traditions focus on this tension - … Continue reading Advent →

The Christian Tradition in Babylon

In The Bible is for Everyone, I spent some time thinking about the long, long history and tradition that a twenty-first century Christian inherits when it comes to the Word of God. However, I think it's important to recognize some of the other traditions we inherit. For example, one I've already touched on is the … Continue reading The Christian Tradition in Babylon →

The Bible is for Everyone

I recently mentioned that I find the opening words of the book of Psalms inspiring and instructive: Blessed is the man    who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,  nor stands in the way of sinners,    nor sits in the seat of scoffers;  but his delight is in the law of the LORD,    and on his … Continue reading The Bible is for Everyone →

Tension in God

I've been a bit of a firebrand with my posts so far, so I'm going to do something intentionally different today. This blog was always intended to investigate the complexities of scripture, because I believe there is richness and beauty in it. I'll expand upon this thought at a later date, but I find encouragement … Continue reading Tension in God →

Works-Based Salvation

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 →

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 →