The Sacredness of Wine-Stained Notecards bible christianity theology wine

We hosted an event for Communion Wine Co. on Monday and decided to try something new. Normally I share thoughts on a subject (or bring in a guest to do so) and then follow it up with Q&A. But I've really enjoyed how these events often wander off the intended course and turn into a larger...

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The Reason We Miss What God is Doing christianity theology

I just finished my ninth read through Walter Brueggemann's book, The Prophetic Imagination. This book is so good and I continue to find something new with each read. For example, this passage stood out to me for the first time.

Thus the teaching presumed a contrast between that to which we...

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The Problem with Loving Jesus 'Too Much' christianity theology

If you read much from Christian writers, you will likely come across the name A.W. Tozer. In 1949 he wrote "The Pursuit of God" which is now considered a classic by many. He was a profoundly influential pastor and writer both in his lifetime and since. His was a faith that many have tried...

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Does Your Theology Pass This Test? christianity theology

I recently read something I can't stop thinking about. And while it's not a pleasant thought to consider, it has profound implications for what we believe. (Trigger warning: violence involving children).

In the book After Evangelicalism, David Gushee shares an insight into theology...

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Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming reading theology

I read an early copy of Peter Enns' newest book, Curveball. I had previously read his other books (The Sin of Certainty and The Bible Tells Me So) and loved both of them. Enns is a Biblical Professor and scholar (and fellow Yankee fan!) and yet comes at his faith in a way that always feels...

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