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What images come to mind when you think of God? Over the years, reflecting on scripture and the cosmos, Christians have described God in different ways. When we think of God, we cannot help but think of something. Philosopher Peter Rollins considers four views of God: God as Superbeing - God exists as a more … Continue reading Weekly Word – Psalm 11
I haven't written about this book since December 1! When I went back to see what I had written, I was struck by how so many of the same things are on my mind. Who is God? What is God like? Is God like Jesus? If we believe Jesus is the second person of the … Continue reading Crucifixion of the Warrior God (ch. 4)
I'd believe if there was evidence... If God exists, why does the universe seem so silent? I have heard the first one from skeptics often. The second one, well, I have heard both Christians and skeptics ask that question. I ask it quite frequently. Why doesn't God seem more apparent? The Psalmist begins with similar … Continue reading Psalm 10 – Weekly Word
I grew up in the church, I've been a Christian as long as I can remember. The first time I read the Bible was early in my teen years. I've been familiar with the stories as long as I can remember. Eventually, I came to an uncomfortable realization: God judges and punishes wicked and evil...and … Continue reading Weekly Word – Psalm 9
I'm sharing thoughts on a Psalm each week for the college students I work with. This week would be Psalm 9, but it seems appropriate to skip ahead to Psalm 22. 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? … Continue reading Weekly Word – Psalm 22
1 LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. 2 Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. I wasn't happy it snowed on the second day of spring. Yet, … Continue reading Weekly Word – Psalm 8
Is living as a disciple of Jesus just a way to get what we want, or is such a life its own reward? I ask this because I think much of my life I viewed God as arbitrarily commanding certain actions, or forbidding others. God will punish you if you step out of line, and … Continue reading Friday Devo – Psalm 7
I recently began sending the students in CSF a brief reflection on a Psalm each Friday. My hope is that it will provide them with some motivation to read scripture. I have enjoyed meditating on the Psalms, and I look forward to taking the next few years to get through them all! I decided it … Continue reading Friday Devo – Psalm 6
I recently began sending the students in CSF a brief reflection on a Psalm each Friday. My hope is that it will provide them with some motivation to read scripture. I have enjoyed meditating on the Psalms, and I look forward to taking the next few years to get through them all! I decided it … Continue reading Friday Devo – Psalm 5
I recently began sending the students in CSF a brief reflection on a Psalm each Friday. My hope is that it will provide them with some motivation to read scripture. I have enjoyed meditating on the Psalms, and I look forward to taking the next few years to get through them all! I decided it … Continue reading Friday Devo – Psalm 4
