Tag Archives: scripture

My Pastoral New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 5, 2017 by

I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions. I’ve tried them in the past, but they’ve never worked. “Resolution” can sounds so decisive, so irrevocable. So guilt-inducing. Let’s call this my pastoral New Year’s goal, then. Here’s what I’m aiming for … Continue reading →

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“Read it Again—This Time with Imagination!”

Posted on September 19, 2016 by

Have you read 1 Corinthians 10 recently? I mean, really read it? Because there are some pretty odd things going on there. In the passage Paul refers to several stories in ancient Israel’s history, stories we find in our Old … Continue reading →

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Stirring Our Imagination

Posted on September 8, 2016 by

Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever … Continue reading →

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What is the Bible, and How Should We Read It?

Posted on July 21, 2016 by

What is the Bible? And, as Christians, how should we read it? These questions lurk in the background of every single hot-button, emotionally charged, divisive issue Christians wrestle with today, from homosexuality to human evolution. The reasons for differences of opinion among … Continue reading →

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Seeing God Face to Face

Posted on February 22, 2016 by

Seeking God’s Face “Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!” Your face, O Lord, do I seek. There are many ways to think about Christian spirituality, but these words from Psalm 27 do a pretty good job of summing it all … Continue reading →

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Taking the Bible Seriously

Posted on October 20, 2014 by

“The Bible is clear on this. You’re not taking the Bible seriously.” I raised an eyebrow at him. It was about ten years ago, and the man had come to see me with questions about my view on women’s roles … Continue reading →

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Reading the Bible, Following Jesus – Part Three: The Author Enters the Story

Posted on July 30, 2014 by

As Christians we are not called to be “biblical” but to be Christlike; we are called to be followers of Jesus, not followers of the Bible. But the Bible is clearly important, even necessary, for us to be good followers … Continue reading →

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