When we consider how incredibly vast the universe really is, we become confronted by two realities simultaneously: our smallness, and God’s bigness. In comparison to the size of everything that God has caused into existence (my life, my story…your life, your story) is very, very small. On the flip-side, if we consider that the size of our gigantic universe is merely microscopic compared to the size of the Creator of it all, we soon realize that God is very, very... Read more
Many of you have probably heard language on this blog and in the Christian-world about narrative or storied approaches to the bible. In my previous post, I have equipped you with some tools to dig into and “enter” this conversation. I encourage you to read through these books one by one because it will lay a beautiful foundation from which to read and live out the teachings of the Scriptures! So, what is the story anyway? I have posted this... Read more
Today I want to simply create a list of resources that in my opinion, could help someone enter into the “understanding the Bible as Story” conversation. Now I do not want to claim that this list is complete or as immaculate as the Virgin Mary, but I do want to suggest that these resources are the first on my list for being able to understand and discuss the Bible as story. A couple of final thoughts. 1) I am presenting... Read more
Yesterday I posted my “Dear Reader… Deconstructing Religion– Moving Beyond in and out” and have had multiple responses. Mostly positive, but one that was a bit skeptical made me realize that I ought to give you a bit more context on the concept of Centered vs Bounded sets in ethics. My exploration of this was inspired by Mark Baker’s, Religious No More: Building Communities of Grace and Freedom. First off, I want to remind all of us that any image... Read more
Dear Reader… Growing up, I was taught that there are certain ‘things’ that a person has to do to earn favor with God. Don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t watch certain movies… don’t! In other words, a large part of Christian discipleship was focused on the negation of ‘things’ rather than the freedom that comes from being released from the captivity of religion. The great “don’t” that my Christian community focused on when I was giving my life back to Jesus... Read more
I recently had the opportunity to chat via Skype with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove. We discuss everything from his story, to the New Monasticism Movement, to his latest book: “The Wisdom of Stability: Rooting Faith in a Mobile Culture.” He is also the author of: “God’s Economy: Redefining the Health and Wealth Gospel,” “New Monasticism: What it has to say to Today’s Church” & co-author (with Shane Claiborne) of “Becoming the Answers to Our Prayers: Prayer for Ordinary Radicals.” You can also... Read more
I recently had the opportunity to chat via Skype with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove. We discuss everything from his story, to the New Monasticism Movement, to his latest book: “The Wisdom of Stability: Rooting Faith in a Mobile Culture.” He is also the author of: “God’s Economy: Redefining the Health and Wealth Gospel,” “New Monasticism: What it has to say to Today’s Church” & co-author (with Shane Claiborne) of “Becoming the Answers to Our Prayers: Prayer for Ordinary Radicals.” You can also... Read more
I recently had the opportunity to chat via Skype with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove. We discuss everything from his story, to the New Monasticism Movement, to his latest book: “The Wisdom of Stability: Rooting Faith in a Mobile Culture.” He is also the author of: “God’s Economy: Redefining the Health and Wealth Gospel,” “New Monasticism: What it has to say to Today’s Church” & co-author (with Shane Claiborne) of “Becoming the Answers to Our Prayers: Prayer for Ordinary Radicals.” You can also... Read more
I would like to invite you to share your thoughts on the following quote. It has been challenging to me for over a year now! I understand that pulling anything out of its larger context leaves some gaps. My hope is that you will not feel a “judgmental” vibe coming through what these New Monastic authors challenge us with, because in the book as a whole it comes across full of grace. Now, to the Quote to Ponder… “Throughout the... Read more
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