Restless gratitude
Prayer is of course more than asking for stuff. It would be a gross distortion of our relationship with God to reduce prayer to petitions. Yet for some reasons we don’t wonder nearly as much […]
Author: Dr. Laniak
Collision of good intentions
“… complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look […]
Life after Easter or The God who over-rules
The cross and resurrection of Christ stand at the center of redemptive history and they are at the crux of God’s work on our behalf. Easter brought us forgiveness of sins and new life in […]
In Babylon, In Christ
The last two verses of 1 Peter communicate volumes about our identity as believers. We are “in Babylon” and we are “in Christ.” Babylon is the archetypal city that stands against God in its hubris. […]
A theology of the “re-“ prefix
I often found myself as a seminary professor explaining “what the Bible is all about.” There are many ways to go about this, but one helpful rubric is to describe the overall narrative in terms […]
Succession
It is a nice coincidence that “succession” is built out of the word “success.” I understand that “succeed’ can mean both “follow” and “prosper” – and that the former is the connection with “succession.” But […]
Talking About God
While reading Psalm 145 this morning I couldn’t help but notice how often the psalmist was talking about talking. The talking is about God’s glory and majesty. The typical statements of praise are peppered with […]
On Being “Full-filled”
Although general familiarity with Scripture is evaporating before our eyes, there are still some verses that show up in positive thinking and on refrigerator magnets and Christian cards. Philippians 4:13 has just the right sentiment […]
Preparing a table before us: Dancing in the desert
When we take people to Israel, we always start in the desert. This is where God invited Israel into a covenant. And how were they to worship him? By making sacrifices, eating in his presence […]
My Rock and Fortress
Having just completed a major building project, I am freshly aware of all that went into the construction that is now covered up. Most visitors to our David M. Rogers Hall of Mission will see […]
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