"Turn your eyes upon Jesus... And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of his glory and grace." A robust theology of creation does not lead to this world-denying conclusion, but rather results in full and joyous participation in creation. Things do not become dimmer, but rather, they become clearer in light of God's truth concerning creation. »more
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"Turn your eyes upon Jesus... And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of his glory and grace." A robust theology of creation does not lead to this world-denying conclusion, but rather results in full and joyous participation in creation. Things do not become dimmer, but rather, they become clearer in light of God's truth concerning creation. »more
Joni Mitchell sang, "We've got to get ourselves back to the garden." We are all haunted by the dream of paradise. What does it mean to "get back to the garden"? Genesis 2 offers a glimpse. In the Garden we discover humankind in a peaceful relationship with God, others, and the environment. Tragically, paradise will soon become a prison through human sin. »more
We need to recover a robust theology of creation. In redemption, God's good creation is not abandoned but inhabited. Salvation is not an escape from creation but the ultimate sanctifying of creation. The Christian tradition, therefore, takes issue with materialists - who reduce reality to mere matter - and spiritualists - who deny that matter actually matters. »more
Belief in a creator God is an invitation to view all reality through the lens of faith. It gives meaning to the whole of human existence. Though we cannot possibly comprehend the magnitude and meaning of it all, we can rest assured that, in the divine mind, the universe "makes sense" and is not "a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." »more
Dan Folgerberg's "Longer" is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written. There is just one problem with the song: It is not true! Even though the love described in "Longer" is humanly impossible, there is a reason a song like this touches us so deeply. This is the kind of love we long for - the kind of love we sing about and dream about. »more
Harvard professor Owen Gingerich believes “that the universe has been created with intention and purpose, and that this belief does not interfere with the scientific enterprise." His book provides a helpful and much-needed reflection on the limitations, interaction, and integration of both science and faith – physics and metaphysics. »more
God’s greatest desire is that we would live all of life coram deo, that is, before the face of God. God is closer than we think, offering us access into the divine life. God furiously pursues us – in spite of our lethargy – and desires for us to awaken to his presence. “He is never farther than a prayer away. All it takes is the barest effort, the lift of a finger.” »more
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"Turn your eyes upon Jesus... And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of his glory and grace." A robust theology of creation does not lead to this world-denying conclusion, but rather results in full and joyous participation in creation. Things do not become dimmer, but rather, they become clearer in light of God's truth concerning creation. »more
Joni Mitchell sang, "We've got to get ourselves back to the garden." We are all haunted by the dream of paradise. What does it mean to "get back to the garden"? Genesis 2 offers a glimpse. In the Garden we discover humankind in a peaceful relationship with God, others, and the environment. Tragically, paradise will soon become a prison through human sin. »more
We need to recover a robust theology of creation. In redemption, God's good creation is not abandoned but inhabited. Salvation is not an escape from creation but the ultimate sanctifying of creation. The Christian tradition, therefore, takes issue with materialists - who reduce reality to mere matter - and spiritualists - who deny that matter actually matters. »more
Belief in a creator God is an invitation to view all reality through the lens of faith. It gives meaning to the whole of human existence. Though we cannot possibly comprehend the magnitude and meaning of it all, we can rest assured that, in the divine mind, the universe "makes sense" and is not "a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." »more
Dan Folgerberg's "Longer" is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written. There is just one problem with the song: It is not true! Even though the love described in "Longer" is humanly impossible, there is a reason a song like this touches us so deeply. This is the kind of love we long for - the kind of love we sing about and dream about. »more
Harvard professor Owen Gingerich believes “that the universe has been created with intention and purpose, and that this belief does not interfere with the scientific enterprise." His book provides a helpful and much-needed reflection on the limitations, interaction, and integration of both science and faith – physics and metaphysics. »more
God’s greatest desire is that we would live all of life coram deo, that is, before the face of God. God is closer than we think, offering us access into the divine life. God furiously pursues us – in spite of our lethargy – and desires for us to awaken to his presence. “He is never farther than a prayer away. All it takes is the barest effort, the lift of a finger.” »more
Perichoresis suggests dynamic activity and excitement within God's being. The divine persons dance in one another's presence. The shared life of eternal love between Father, Son, and Spirit is the "dance of eternity." We are invited to participate in this divine dance through union with Christ. »more
The sinfulness, weakness, smallness, and unimpressiveness of the church make it hard to believe that this is truly God's way of impacting the world. It is for this reason that the early church was wise to encourage us in the earliest creeds to regularly confess:
"We believe in the church." Believing this was no easier for the early church than it is for us. »more
The universal overtones of the gospel message are often ignored or reduced to secondary significance for fear of being labeled a universalist. Yet the Bible clearly speaks of the universal restoration of all things. Is it possible to affirm universal salvation without embracing universalism? »more
We often turn to God at our most vulnerable moments, when all seems
lost unless God steps in. Why does God remain distant, silent, and hard when we call on him? If God doesn't respond when we need him most, then why pray at all? »more
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