Roger Olson has been writing recently about claims from different groups and people to be "Christian,", in an attempt to clarify a basic set of beliefs/convictions that one can use to measure the claim. He recently posted an overview of the criteria he proposes. How do we determine if someone (group or individual) is Christian? … Continue reading Olson on what “Christian” Means
Knowing God
Enns on Jesus, the Cross, and Shame
Peter Enns writes about the foolishness of the cross: my only complaint is that his post isn't long enough. If God exists, our thoughts and words will fail us rather quickly, and that the truth of God will necessarily draw us further out to orbits beyond what our feeble minds know, what makes sense to … Continue reading Enns on Jesus, the Cross, and Shame
“… Is the Hardest Part”
To quote the great theologian Tom Petty, "The waiting is the hardest part." You hope God is doing something, or maybe you're confident: you KNOW God is doing something. But WHAT? Perhaps I am never still enough often enough long enough to hear God's voice clearly. My normal MO is to pick a direction and … Continue reading “… Is the Hardest Part”
“Don’t Pull Me Up” (A Meditation)
My friends, Dave & Betsy Scott, are Nazarene missionaries here in Zagreb. God is doing AMAZING work through them among the Muslim refugees here. They're having a significant number of baptisms, developing leaders from among the refugees, etc. We (Biblijski institut) are proud to be able to partner with them. After a recent baptismal service, … Continue reading “Don’t Pull Me Up” (A Meditation)
“God’s Word for Croatia”
This is the message I brought to the 14th Annual Conference of the Churches of Christ in Croatia this past Friday. I was asked to speak on the topic of "God's Word for Croatia," addressing our dependence on the Bible and the benefits that come from being centered in scripture. Click here to listen. The … Continue reading “God’s Word for Croatia”
Today’s Reading & Prayer
A piece of today's reading & prayer, from The Book of Common Prayer: Ps 57.10 I will give you thanks, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praise to you among the nations. 11 For your loving-kindness is as high as the heavens, and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. 12 Be exalted, O … Continue reading Today’s Reading & Prayer
The Past, Phantom Shame, & the Right to Condemn
Did you know that most amputees experience phantom limb sensation? Pain, itching or tingling in a part of their bodies that is no longer attached? Why, as a Christian, do I still feel guilt & shame over things done by or to me that I know God has forgiven & cleansed me of? These are … Continue reading The Past, Phantom Shame, & the Right to Condemn
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