>It is not everyday that a Scripture lesson from the lectionary gets exegeted in a national magazine right around the time many Christians in the pew will be hearing it from the pulpit, but last Sunday's Gospel lesson from Mark 8 was an exception. For those who may have missed it, the article was in … Continue reading Prosperity Lite
>I have been enjoying the writing of Jasan Byassee these days, especially his recent addition to the editorial staff of The Christian Century. His words are often challenging, insightful, disturbing - and always interesting - whether he is writing an op-ed, reporting a piece of news, or explicating an important theological or ecclesial truth.Here is … Continue reading Jason Byassee, Immigration, and Theological Pigeon Holing
>Many of you know that I used to write a column for the NC Christian Advocate, a joint publication of the North Carolina and Western NC Annual Conferences. For various reasons, most of them fiscal, that joint publication is no more. The NC Annual Conference is currently printing a paper that is news only, no … Continue reading Blog Post in UM Reporter
>Why "Left Behind" should be left behind.http://youtube.com/v/IUU0lpJ06C8What's wrong here?If you don't know, then I would recommend some reading. The first book is one of my former professors at Duke Divinity School named Dr. Mickey Efrid. He is Biblical scholar who spends a good deal of energy seeking to debunk "Darbyist" readings of Scripture. Don't know … Continue reading What is wrong with this video?
>My teen and college years were shaped by prophetic Christian artists like Keith Green, Steve Camp, and cross-over groups like U2 among a few others. These artists stood out because they sang of uncompromsing, radical discipleship that challenges the status quo and goes beyond the sentimental "Me-ism" of most Christian music.I had almost given up … Continue reading Prophetic Voice: Derek Webb
>I wrote this poem for my wife on September 2, 2006. She gave me permission to share it here.Words …I use them every dayThey are a part of my vocationA world of prose, poetry, and witsometimes beautiful, sometimes terrifyingWords …Unfortunately I have used them as weapons“friendly fire” against those I love the mostcarelessly flung or … Continue reading Words
>Another one bites the dustAnother one bites the dustAnd another one gone, and another one goneAnother one bites the dustHey, Im gonna get you tooAnother one bites the dust(lyrics by Queen)Candid, poetic, heart-warming, compelling, interesting, engaging, captivating, persuasive … they are all adjectives that describe the writings of Barbara Brown Taylor, including her new book … Continue reading Another One Bites the Dust
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