Historians want to know what happened, if possible why it happened, and then they want to string what happened into a narrative that makes sense of what happened. Bible historians tend to devalue the interpretive layer of the Old Testament, like the one that says Israel’s condition was shaped by its choice to obey or disobey, and find out what “really happened” and then string that into a narrative of some sort. We call such books “histories of Israel.” Jesus... Read more
Here in Chicagoland we moved our clocks back last night but our bodies… well, they aren’t fooled. I just said to Kris, “It’s 5:30 and it feels like 8pm.” Today’s the day most of us in the United States switch back from daylight saving time to standard time — giving ourselves a 25-hour day and commanding the sun to rise and set an hour earlier than it did yesterday. At least that’s how it looks on the clocks in our... Read more
By Mimi Haddad, from Arise: Dr. Mimi Haddad is president of Christians for Biblical Equality. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. She holds a PhD in historical theology from the University of Durham, England.She and her husband, Dale, live in the Twin Cities. Follow her on Twitter @Mimi_CBE. For several years, CBE has served as a gender consultant for World Vision, providing theological critique on resources aimed at ending gender-based violence. Last month, I... Read more
It has been said that the “form” of a text should influence the “form” of a sermon. Here is Jason Micheli’s sermon on Psalm 51, a poem, by Jason Micheli: Jason Micheli www.tamedcynic.org Create in Me ‘It works.’It works, indeed, It’s more buttoned-down Than ‘Christos Anesti!’ But such were the first Easter words pronounced Over the new heart Of- Louis Washkansky. Louis- A Lithuanian Jew Was born in 1922. Louis fought Mussolini. Having seen El Duce Strung up by his... Read more
Almighty and merciful God, It is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. BCP Read more
Source: Mars Hill Mars Hill, Historically, our mission has always been clear – to make disciples and plant churches. In keeping with that mission you have always been excited about new life and new birth. Last week I shared three values that are the driving goals during this transition period at Mars Hill. Today, I am excited to share with you important decisions recently made about the future of the congregations of Mars Hill Church that we believe will work to accomplish... Read more
The following interview with Randall Balmer on Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter was done by David George Moore. Dave blogs at www.twocities.org. I first heard of Randall Balmer during my studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Later, we met for lunch in New York City. We both are TEDS graduates and have done specials for PBS, so it seemed like the thing to do. Randy’s PBS series, Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory, was nominated for an Emmy. Balmer... Read more
Fantastic piece by Mark Taylor: Fast-forward 100 years. During the latter half of the 20th century, information, communications, and networking technologies expanded rapidly, and transmission speed increased exponentially. But more than data and information were moving faster. Moore’s Law, according to which the speed of computer chips doubles every two years, now seems to apply to life itself. Plugged in 24/7/365, we are constantly struggling to keep up but are always falling further behind. The faster we go, the less... Read more
Saving My Dog, by John Frye Let’s have a little fun on All Saints’ Eve. The other day I was reading the grand vision of the renovated cosmos (cf. Revelation 21-22) to Mia, my Shi Tzu Maltese. Mia listened intently and with some amount of awe at the spectacular reunion of heaven and earth. Eventually, I got to verse 15 of Revelation 22, “Outside are the dogs…” Mia’s head popped up and she exhaled a sharp puppy whine. Her eyes... Read more
From Claire Bonner, in Mutuality (Autumn, 2014): 15-17. Mutuality is a publication of the Christians for Biblical Equality. Follow @CBEInt and cbe.today/blog and facebook.com/christiansforbiblicalequality. I became curious about how single adults were being cared for in the [complementarian] church and began studying the issue. My assumptions were immediately challenged. Because most people in my generation at church are married, I had thought single adults were a minority. I was surprised to learn that within Western populations, there is a steady increase in... Read more
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