Yesterday was The Epiphany on the Church calendar. The word epiphany is derived from the Greek word epiphaneia, meaning “manifestation” or “appearance”. More specifically it centers around the appearance of Jesus to the magi. They were the first Gentiles to see the face of God. It is significant that on the same day we had … More The Intersection of Epiphany and Insurrection
Every 500 years or so, since Jesus walked this earth, there has been a great change in the Christian faith. The last was the Great Reformation, as it is sometimes called. In her book “The Great Emergence”, Phyllis Tickle describes the current landscape of shifting tides. One major takeaway is that she sees the question … More The Great Emergence
A common phrase used to convey the general idea that an individual can do as they please is “to each their own”. I admit that at one point in my life this was one of my favorite phrases in life. It fed my perceived sense of rugged individualism and libertarian ideals. It also provides a … More To each the other
The first book I finished in the new year is Paul & the Power of Grace by John M. G. Barclay. It is the more accessible version of his massive tome on grace entitled Paul & the Gift. I am halfway through that volume, but upon receiving this little gem I decided to read it … More Paul & the Power of Grace
2020 was an apocalypse. No, not the end of the world, as the term is commonly used. Apocalypse is a revealing. This year revealed many things: Many people, especially “Christians”, are incapable of sacrificing their own comfort and security for the sake of others. White Evangelicals are afraid of facing the unjust systems and institutions … More The Apocalypse
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