When politicians promise transformation, we should be apalled. When politicians promise reformation, we should listen carefully to learn how they define reformation, what they want to reform, and how they propose to make reformations. Consider the different meanings and origins of "transform" and "reform." When we transform something, the changes we make make that something... Continue Reading →
A PRAYER ON PSALM 11
Rebuilding of the Temple (illustration by Gustave Doré from the 1866 La Sainte Bible)(from Second Temple - Wikipedia) Imagine building a massive structure without the benefits of heavy machinery. Imagine thousands of men struggling to build the foundation required to support the weight of structure. Know that despite the best efforts of all those thousands their foundation must... Continue Reading →
IS OUR THEOLOGY IMPORTANT TO GOD?
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas (Caravaggio) - Wikipedia. After I had a little debate with Jim, I decided to check out his website, Not For Itching Ears | Calling the Church Back to The Cross. In the process I checked out his latest post, God Doesn’t Care About Your Theology? | Not For Itching Ears.... Continue Reading →
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DON’T LIKE WHAT THE MIRROR SHOWS US?
A toddler and a mirror (from here) Here is a comment from insanitybytes22 well worth sharing. insanitybytes22Sometimes it really feels as if we are just trapped in a narcissist’s funhouse hall of mirrors, Tom. That is where every reflection they see is simply a distortion of their own. This impeachment trial is the impeachment of at... Continue Reading →
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