In the Gospel of John, Jesus performs seven signs which give hints about who he is and the needs he’s addressing. Note that they’re not called “miracles,” but “signs.” Beyond … Continue reading The Faith of the Official (Lent 2023)
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Let’s Talk About Feelings: Peaceful Faith
Peace can have a range of effects on faith, and it’s my belief that a truly robust faith has room for this feeling. For an earlier post about peace, click … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Feelings: Peaceful Faith
Let’s Talk About Feelings: Fearful Faith
Fear can have a range of effects on faith, and it’s my belief that a truly robust faith has room for this feeling. For an earlier post about fear, click … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Feelings: Fearful Faith
Let’s Talk About Feelings: Powerful Faith
Power can have a range of effects on faith, and it’s my belief that a truly robust faith has room for this feeling. For an earlier post about power, click … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Feelings: Powerful Faith
Let’s Talk About Feelings: Angry Faith
Anger can have a range of effects on faith, and it’s my belief that a truly robust faith has room for this feeling. For an earlier post about anger, click … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Feelings: Angry Faith
Let’s Talk About Feelings: Sad Faith
Sadness can have a range of effects on faith, and it’s my belief that a truly robust faith has room for this feeling. For an earlier post about sadness, click … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Feelings: Sad Faith
Book Recommendation: Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate
Scale makes food —and faith— cheaper than ever before. It is convenient and can be custom-designed based on our wants, desires, and lusts. Mass-market bread costs almost nothing. Get up … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate
A Dysfunctional Relationship with God
In the Christianity of my upbringing, whether at church events or summer programs or youth group gatherings, there was one chunk of jargon I could always rely on hearing: “personal … Continue reading A Dysfunctional Relationship with God
1 Corinthians 13 (Part 5): The Greatest of These Is Love
Love is the greatest because while faith is preached and hope pertains to the future life, love reigns. As 1 John says: ‘By this we know his love, that he … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13 (Part 5): The Greatest of These Is Love
The Hymn of Faith
Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel— according to the author of Hebrews, these figures all share a defining characteristic: faith. … Continue reading The Hymn of Faith