Pro- / Anti-
What follows these prefixes for you? Try not to use broad, general terms. Choose words or phrases that are precise. Where are the boundaries or limits? What are the red lines? Who is included and who's not? What exceptions apply?
Then, how might Jesus phrase it? This is one good exercise for identifying our Sovereign and tribe.
Reelfoot Lake
I once lived near this picturesque lake, a wound in the earth caused by a massive earthquake in the early 1800s. Earthquakes, glaciers, volcanoes, and mining activities leave scars behind. We have our scars, too. But these divots, depressions, pits, and valleys can become refreshing pools of grace. We feel the violence that caused them. But maybe others can find something beautiful there, something they're drawn to.
Closed Captioning
Uh, what did he say?
My life's broadcast can be hard to interpret, even for me. Attempts to patiently leaven culture can seem like mumbling. I still carry a thick accent from the dominion I was rescued from.
It's partly why I write. A transcript helps bring clarity.
- love
- Holy Spirit
- humility
- church
- politics & society
- mission & witness
- holiness
- parable & metaphor
- identity
- eternal life
- doubt & deconstruction
- leadership
- grace
- justice
- scripture
- spiritual life
- advent & christmas
- poverty & compassion
- imagination & creativity
- technology & ai
- knowing God
- human dignity
- faith & trust
- incarnation & cross
- kingdom of God
- community
- reconciliation
- spiritual formation
- epistemology
- prayer
- gratitude
- culture
- creation & nature
- discipleship
The God of the Bible looks like Jesus, the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being. It would be just like him to go to the cross.