When God Suffers
If Jesus is the Son of God, what does it mean when God chooses to engage suffering?
Straight From The Horses Mouth
If you followed McKnight’s reviews of Bell’s book, the argument that comes up most frequently is the kind of justice that would act decisively against the oppressors on behalf of the oppressed. The idea then is not personal satisfaction (as in enjoying the suffering of the enemy) but the need to address evil in such a way that it not …
Question To Ponder
How is God satisfied by eternally punishing someone. Is the concept of eternal punishment the exact opposite of satisfied? Anyone?
Online Class For The Practice Of Love
Civitas Press is pleased to announce a writing class for those interested in developing a story for Volume 2 of The Practice of Love.This unique project has generated unique interest and so we’re creating a class to support writer’s in crafting a story. Price: $69 This 4-week workshop led by Jonathan Brink, editor of The Practice of Love Volume 1, …
Grace Is Not Fair
Author, Brené Brown ht: Jeromy
Fighting For The Soul Of Evangelicalism
I’ve come to believe that much of the backlash towards Rob Bell is not against actually against the Gospel. It’s a fight for the identity and very soul of evangelicalism, which is much smaller. But if you live exclusively in that bubble, it’s really easy to think it’s the only thing that exists. This video is interesting. (Todd, please fire …
The Need To Forgive
What if forgiveness is just as much for us as the other person? Over the past year, as I’ve process some of my own life struggles, I’ve encountered so many people who are also processing some very deep wounds. As we’ve shared our stories and listened to each others pain, I notice that some of my friends really, really want …
It’s Enjoyable To Be Loved
It’s enjoyable to be loved. Last night my brother-in-law took me to see the Giants play the Dodgers, and it was good. My brother was treating me to front row seats as a birthday present. From the moment I got to the game, to the moment I left, he went out of his way to shower me with love. He …
Question To Ponder
What does it mean to actively listen to someone? And I mean in a way that the person feels heard.
Reflections of the Father
“Old man, old man take a look at my life…life…life. Cause I’m a lot like you.” This is the top song on my iPod right now. Reminds me a lot of the song Cats in the Cradle, done very well by Ugly Kid Joe, and My Father’s Gun by Elton John. Deep reflections of a relationship with a father. I …
