We now turn to Luke’s Gospel’s special uses of “kingdom.” Technically, this is the 64th reference to kingdom in the Gospels and it comes at Luke 1:33. This one is from Mary: 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and... Read more
This series is from RJS and she is an expert in this topic and way beyond what I could do. We continue today with a series of posts looking at the book The Language of God by Francis S. Collins, Director, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The first section of this book is autobiographical. Dr. Collins tells the story of his journey to faith – how he found God (or God found him) and... Read more
I got permission from this father who wrote to me about the eroding faith of his son. The presenting issue is moral relativism. I wrote him back and will share of that tomorrow, but wonder what you’d say to the father. Scot, I have come to appreciate your recommendations for reading, blogs, and other topics of interest helpful for building faith and commitment to the kingdom of God. I am hoping you might have some insight and direction you may... Read more
(Say the Jesus Creed morning and evening during Lent.) Matthew 25:31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. 34 “Then the... Read more
(Say the Jesus Creed morning and evening during Lent.) What is the “true remedy”, an expression from founder James Madison, for the relationship of religion and the state? Os Guinness, in The Case for Civility, explores this question — and it derives from an idea he expressed in chp 1: what divides us is deeper than what unites us. |inline Read more
I got to clean off my desk. The Blue Parakeet lasted a long time and my desk kept getting messier and messier. Here are some pre- and post- pictures… |inline Read more
This series on Don Everts is by Chris Ridgeway, a friend and seminary student. His review is more of a critical interaction with the book. Everts, Don. The Dirty Beggar Living in My Head: One Guy’s Musings About Evil & Hell. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2007. In Don Evert’s head, ideas walk around like people. The happy ones wear bright clothes and chat with others in the living room. But the more depressing ones sulk in the corner, and... Read more
(Say the Jesus Creed morning and evening during Lent.) Matt 25:1 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming,... Read more
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Say the Jesus Creed morning... Read more
Hello from Aruba … you can find us under a tiki hut reading. I’ve got a bundle of things to read for a piece on “happiness.” And how appropriate; we’re at a place called “The Happy Island.” Our housesitters are looking after Webster. |inline Read more
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