Love isn’t a power of coercion, violence, or abuse. Love is a power that catches people up in the possibilities for the present and the future.Continue reading Caught Up in Christ
Balance
Biological life is balanced by biological death. Is the same true for eternal life and love? Do they need to be balanced by death and hate?Continue reading Balance
Love Is the Goal
Love is the goal, and without love, nothing Christians do has value. How does that posture affect our reading of scripture?Continue reading Love Is the Goal
Walking in the Light
What does the author of 1 John mean when he says we should “walk in the light?”Continue reading Walking in the Light
Freedom
What does it mean to be free in Christ, and what happens when freedom in Christ encounters American ideas of freedom?Continue reading Freedom
Narratives
The narratives into which we live can be powerful to hurt us or heal us. Let’s examine some of the narratives found in scripture.Continue reading Narratives
Shame and Identity
When we boil down identities to single attributes, like a religion, skin color, or economic status, we can easily get caught up in shame or shaming. How does that impact our ability to love ourselves and others?Continue reading Shame and Identity
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