Journey Through a Large Universe
A friend recently asked me some questions about my faith, and in particular, my understanding of the Bible. Through Facebook, we have been engaging in a conversation of ultimate reality ever since. Rather than debating the validity of the Bible, I suggested that we might start back further in the discussion and see if we…
Continue readingWine and Milk Without Money
During the season of Lent, I receive a daily devotional thought from Goshen College. Let me share the March 2 devotional with you: Ho, ho, ho. It’s a wonderful life! What we most need for nourishment and delight is free of charge. There’s a banquet set before us and we’re invited to the table. Smacznego!*…
Continue readingRock Steady
Wayne Watson is a singer/songwriter who often captures my own feelings very well. Here are the lyrics to one of my favourite songs by Wayne Watson. Rock SteadyWritten by Wayne Watson © 1995 Material Music/Word ASCAP Sometimes I feel I can walk on waterSometimes I feel like I’d sink like a stoneSome days I feel…
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I have been meditating upon Psalm 27 for a couple of days. Verse 3 says, “Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.” I have difficulty relating to these words. Perhaps it is because I lack confidence. The writer says that…
Continue readingAn Indwelling God and a Sojourning Community
In Colossians Remixed the authors tell the story of Nympha*, a prominent woman of the Roman Empire who gets introduced to the community of people known as Christians at Colossae. She comes to realize the revolutionary nature of this community. Their hope was rooted in the memory of Jesus – a memory they kept alive…
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