I knew I might be in trouble the night before when I went to bed and, as I lay my head down on the pillow, my ears were ringing. This is a warning sign for me that I am overtired. And sure enough the next morning, for the first time in all my years of preaching, when I got to the end, I forgot it. Read more
"It isn’t the job of a Protestant to try and interpret the Vatican, yet it is important in inter-religious dialogue to understand one’s partner. And that is true as Christians and others seek to understand just how Pope Benedict’s recent comments about condom use are consistent with Christian moral reasoning." Inter-religious Professor Robert Hunt reflects on the Catholic position on condom use. Read more
What is the absolutely unique characteristic that separates followers of the Christian way from all other people who look for guidance in self-help manuals, theories, philosophies, or bio feed-back techniques? Is there some distinctive element of Christianity that is the sole intellectual property of the Christian Church? Read more
‘Tis the season to be grateful. If there is a theological premise that is the central plank of my living and trusting, it is that proposition of the Reformers that God’s Grace is always prevenient, seeking us, loving for us, caring for us, redeeming us, long before it occurs to us to seek for God. Read more
This morning I was sitting reading my Bible, feeling rather distracted by thoughts of all I need to do today. So I reached for my book of prayers to find one that would help me centre in on God's presence. Read more
Does God really talk to us? I remember being asked that question of a potential suitor many years ago, and when I responded, yes -- and that I also talked back to God -- our relationship ended quite quickly. Read more
Believing there is a code to be cracked is of course much the same as believing in the existence of some Big Other: in every case what is wanted is an agent who will give structure to our chaotic social lives. – Zizek Our attraction to figuring things out stems from the erotic drives within us all. Freud speaks of the id which part of the fundamental core within our erotic drive. What is the Id? “THE ID (‘It’): functions... Read more
"This 5-minute advent meditation focuses on the coming of Christ into our world- not just as a child in a stable but as the bringer of justice and freedom." Christine Sine shares a moving meditation through video. Read more
So what does this world look like without ‘theology’? What it means is that competition and apologetics are near non-existent in their current forms. That we don’t have to be right. That beyond our theories lies humanity at its best. Read more
When Veterans Day is understood in the spirit of the biblical tradition, it reminds us that there is no such thing as rugged individualism or absolute property rights; everything is a gift from God to be used for the well-being of others as well as our own kin. Sacrifice is not just the responsibility of veterans; it is required of all who would follow the way of Jesus. Read more
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