When you set out to comment on a centuries-old document, sometimes your topic is at the heart of your passions. Sometimes, not so much. You just have to deal with each bit, even if it is outside the range of your interests. Or your confidence. Or whatever. I know this: I’ve been blogging my way through […]
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Cooking, Wrath, and the Suffering of Christ (Heidelberg Catechism Q37)
Yesterday I made a batch of strawberry jam. (Those who follow me on Facebook know jam making is something of an obsession.) Well, I walked away at the wrong moment and the jam burned. The bottom layer went beyond “carmelized” to “carbonized.” Charred black, fused to the stainless steel bottom of the pan. I just hate […]
Knowing Christ, Knowing Mystery: (Heidelberg Catechism Q35)
Listen to what Christians say about Jesus and we often fall into two groups: Some want to focus on his humanity, encouraged that God sent us someone who can really identify with our problems — like by being one of us. Others want to focus on his divinity, encouraged that he is big enough to help in […]
Gratitude, Priority One (Heidelberg Catechism Q94)
Advent is a season of preparation for Christ’s coming. What better time for a little reflection on faith and life. If we were Puritans or Catholics in the Jesuit tradition we might call it “self-examination.” Me, I’m just a 21st Century Presbyterian with a penchant for blogging on the Heidelberg Catechism–that 16th century summary of Biblical […]
What Does The Life of Gratitude Look Like? (Heidelberg Catechism, Q93)
Thanksgiving is coming next week! I love having a day that almost requires me to say “Thank you!” to God and to people around me. I want my whole life to focus on giving thanks. What does a thankful life look like? If you have been here before you know that I often post about […]
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