“But why are you a Christian?” It is a question shy evangelicals desperately wish somebody would ask. “Be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in you,” but hope you don’t have to bring it up yourself. “Why are you called a Christian?” Take the question slightly differently and it sounds a […]
What Faith Can Really Do: Heidelberg Q. 20
“Just have faith!” they tell us. What do you think happens when you believe in Jesus? Some will tell you that if you really had faith all your prayers would be answered just the way you want. Others will say the key thing is that faith brings justification — it is the one way to receive […]
Why I Love St. Teresa of Avila
It is my Breviary that most often reminds me of various saints being commemorated by the Church around the world. So when I have a day or two when something bumps my attention away from praying the Divine Office, someone I love as dearly as St. Teresa of Avila can sneak by completely unnoticed. Her […]
Need a Tour Guide to the Bible? Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 21-22
How do you make sense of the Bible? It comes in two testaments written in multiple languages and cultures across a vast span of centuries. The list of its literary genres includes poetry, law, letters, micro-fiction, history — and it tends to include multiple versions of key stories. A whole lot of us could use […]
Want to Join John Wesley’s Small Group?
The pastor had decided to start a small group. Everyone says it is the way to grow your church, or to grow a deeper sense of community. Thursday night a dozen people showed up. They met. They left in frustration. What went wrong? They all brought conflicting expectations. Some wanted the group to be a […]
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