To continue in my reflections of John Howard Yoder’s The Politics of Jesus, here’s another related thought from him: A Jew did not become a Christian by coming to see God as a righteous judge and a gracious forgiving protector. The Jew believed that already, being a Jew. What it took for him or her, [...]

I was listening to someone share their journey through religion recently. Like so many who grew up in the Baptist church, she recalled the many altar calls she responded to as a child. And my thought while listening to her reflect, was of course why not. Anyone who has grown up within such a tradition—where [...]

In chapter 12, N.T. Wright is dealing with the big question of salvation.

I have been reading N.T. Wright’s Surprised by Hope. It has a been a very good read, though it was kind of hard to initially get into. It probably early to be giving out Easter reading recommendations, but this book would be a great book to read for Lent in preparation for Easter. Here is [...]