While growing up in the church, I did not grasp the radical nature of Jesus as he encountered the world in which he lived. Jesus defies all of our categories and calls us to something new.

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We all want grace, but sometimes struggle to give it when it is most needed. We are in constant danger of offering selective grace by offering it to some and withholding it from others.

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A quote from Augustine stimulated some thoughts on how Christians should respond to government corruption and the willful deceit of the people.

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In reflecting upon this scene, I thought of the hundreds of thousands of sunsets over this canyon that have been at least as glorious as this one. We serve a God who cares enough to paint in such vivid colors, even when there is no-one there to appreciate them.

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My interview on John’s Ramblings

Another blogger was kind enough to reach out and contact me about being interviewed for his blog. I was sent a list of questions and I responded by email.

The results can be seen on John’s Ramblings.

In 21st Century America, we are unlikely to encounter anyone who is tempted to erect a statue to the goddess Felicity. Yet, we are in danger of worshipping felicity. Happiness seems to be the primary goal of many we interact with on a daily basis.

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