When I was younger, we had a saying about our “Christian standards,” that I don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t chew, and don’t go out with girls that do! Though it was a joking way to say it, it did also reinforce something we discussed in Pub Theology last Monday. We talked about “legalism.” Most of …
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Dec 15
The Apocalypse and Advent
Mark 13:24–“But in those days, after that tribulation,the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light.” I have been thinking a lot about how Advent is such a counter-cultural season. In the traditional church year, Advent always begins with a verse like Mark 13:24. The reason for that is justice is …
Nov 30
The “Now What?” of Ministry
It is so easy to slip into a project-oriented mindset when it comes to ministry. We have seen recently how the diligent work and planning of our members resulted in security improvement on the downstairs entries, the renovated sign in front of the church, and attractive banners welcoming our neighbors. Yet, there is the challenge …
Jan 13
Confronting the Evil that comes to Us…
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King once said, “The person who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as the one who helps perpetuate it. The person who accepts evil without protesting against it, is really cooperating with it.” Recently, I have been reading about human psychology, especially mass psychology. The question was asked, …
