Giving Presence
[RSS - See Embedded Video] Sometimes all we have is the ability to sit with the other and give presence.
When Heaven Becomes Hell
A friend of mine recently said to me, “We’re going to be very surprised who we see in heaven.” The statement got me thinking about a thought exercise, which I want to invite you into. Imagine for a second that you are standing before the presence of God. You are IN heaven, per se. It’s all good for the rest …
Am I An Evangelical Follow Up
Recently I asked the question, “Am I An Evangelical?‘ The post generated 10 different responses from maybe to absolutely not. Most recognized that the term is cultural to a certain extent and its meaning has changed. But then Cheryl Dack posted the following response that made me really smile. In the interest of full disclosure, I do know Cheryl but …
Who Is In/Who Is Out
Is seems to me that behind all of the theology, conversations, and arguments, is a single question. Who is in and who is out? My friend Jeff McQuilkin recently shared a story that caught my attention. “So the other day I got involved in this conversation with some people in our growing circle of creative friends, and the topic of …
A Question To Ponder
Social justice is in fashion right now. I get that. We all want to see a better world out there. So my question for you is, What is the most productive way to change the world? What say you?
Discovering The God Imagination Review
Edward Zacapa – 5 Stars on Amazon A Progressive and Revolutionary Book The author brings to the table a different way of looking at things that is both liberating and empowering. As I read through the first couple chapters I was drawn in. I did not want to put the book down. The book reveals a God who is full …
Evangelicalism’s Belief
Is belief the central work of the evangelical faith? Lately I’ve been watching as the really big voices in the evangelical world have been wrestling with their own faith structures. Ed Stetzer and Scot McKnight, whom I greatly respect, recently explore some of the tensions within the evangelical faith. Scot recently explored the stereotypes and tension of what happens when …
What Is The Goal Of Christianity
[RSS - See Embedded Video] This is a provocative video. Todd Hunter explores the goal of Christianity. He suggests that much of the current story is about getting to heaven when we die. This far off goal leads us to disconnect from the Gospel in our present lives. It’s what leads people to think Christians aren’t different in any substantial …
Peace
This is one of my favorite songs for meditation and prayer. Peace to you. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Broken conversations, broken people, we’re broken Lord. Terrified illusions, seeking comfort, we’re seeking more. We need each other more than we need to agree. Father, Son, Spirit bless us with your love, with your grace and peace. Peace. Let …
Pouring Our Anger Onto God
Where is the safest place to put our anger? Some of you may have heard that Adam Walker Cleveland lost his twin sons in the middle of the pregnancy. It’s one of those things that has no real point of ground. There’s just no words or thoughts that can bring a sense of peace to these kind of moments. As …
