A friend shared with me this prayer by Thomas Merton from his book Thoughts in Solitude. It caught my attention and I hope it is meaningful to you as well. My Lord God,I have no idea where I am going.I do not see the road ahead of me.I cannot know for certain where it will …
The Christian faith is a missionary faith: David Bosch on mission and missions
David Bosch (center) with Desmond Tutu (right) and Michael Cassidy (left) Here is South African missiologist David Bosch on the nature of the church and mission from his milestone work Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission. The Christian faith, I submit, is intrinsically missionary....This dimension of the Christian faith is not an optional extra: …
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Bibliography for “Living the Creed”
When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. Here is the bibliography for our recent series, "Living the Creed: Connecting Life and Faith in the Apostles' Creed." Bibliography for “Living the Creed” Augustine of Hippo. “On the Creed: A Sermon to the Catechumens.” Translated …
Learning the Dance of Forgiveness: Wise Words from Célestin Musekura and L. Gregory Jones
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued exploring the Apostles' Creed, "Living the Creed," with a message focused on forgiveness entitled, "I believe in the forgiveness of sins." Forgiveness is one of the most freeing and challenging practices we encounter in life. We all know we need it from others and should give it to …
5 Must-Read Statements on the Church
It's no secret that one of my favorite theologians of all time is Dietrich Bonhoeffer. His book Life Together is, in my opinion, the best book written on the nature of true community in the church. It is a must-read for many reasons, but one of the most important is the way that Bonhoeffer directly deals with something all of us …
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