These two paragraphs in NT Wright's great book, Jesus and the Powers are some of the best descriptions of how what we do in this life has eternal value and it is carried into God’s new world (the New Jerusalem). To let it sink in, read it at least 2 or 3 times. “What we …
Disappointed, Disillusioned, but not Discouraged
If you know me, you’re not surprised to hear that I’m terribly disappointed by the outcome of the presidential election. The only positive I’ve been able to take from it so far is the blessing of a smooth and civil transition of power and avoiding another January 6. I was braced for the possibility of …
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What Worries Me
My two biggest worries, in order of concern: Another Trump presidency If he loses, the violence that may very well ensue from his unhinged supporters (Not all who vote for him are “unhinged.” But the number who are, carry weapons, and wouldn’t require more than the slightest nudge to use them against their political rivals.) …
Turf Wars: How They Start and Why They Never End (A Metaphor)
“The road of ‘God is on our side, and he shall surely smite our enemies’ is a wide road. A lot of parades have gone down that road. It doesn’t take much courage to travel that road; just fall in step and follow the crowd.” Brian Zahnd --------------------------------- On a typical midwestern high school campus, …
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