Paul has spent several chapters now talking about meat sacrificed to idols— a practical issue with larger implications for community and belief. Similarly, in chapters 11 through 14, Paul goes … Continue reading Chapter 11: Women & Men, Bread & Wine
Tag: prayer
What I’m Doing When I Pray Out Loud
It’s rare for someone in a bar to ask me to pray, so this one may be more applicable to hospitals, churches, and more traditional ministry settings. Though I take … Continue reading What I’m Doing When I Pray Out Loud
Lent Book Recommendation: Prayer
I first encountered Justin McRoberts at the Jubilee Conference in Pittsburgh in 2009. The conference still holds a fond place in my memory because it’s where I acknowledged and accepted … Continue reading Lent Book Recommendation: Prayer
The Prayer of the Faithful…
A “crisis” is any situation, expected or otherwise, which disrupts the normal flow of life and family. Whether a death, divorce, job loss, move, or mental health emergency, everyone eventually … Continue reading The Prayer of the Faithful…
A Time and Place for Prayer
With all of the different perspectives on prayer, telling someone just to pray may open a major can of worms. Perhaps there are better things to say…
Rethinking Thoughts and Prayers
I don’t think we understand what prayer is. Less than 24 hours ago, a white 26-year-old man walked into a small Texas church and killed more than two dozen people … Continue reading Rethinking Thoughts and Prayers
How to Argue: Final Thoughts
We’ve covered a lot of ground this past week, but there were some stray thoughts that didn’t quite fit into any one category. I’ve gathered them here.