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March 1, 2014
The Bible is realistic; there are no rose-colored glasses here. The biblical writers know suffering firsthand and they write of it in detail. They sometimes ask the “why” question but they never settle on one particular answer.
February 3, 2014
The geographical roots of the Bible lie in Africa and Asia, and African cultural influences are seen in the theology, character, authors, and editors of the biblical text.
February 1, 2014
The biblical writers have a rich and varied way of interpreting God's work in and through the cross.
January 13, 2014
The Bible has a lot to say about how we are to steward our resources. Here are some lesser-known texts that are sure to spark reflection.
January 2, 2014
Stewardship is about how you understand yourself to be in relation with God, others, and creation.
December 1, 2013
The Christmas story in Luke 2 is more subversive and radical than it appears.
November 1, 2013
Nobody can know whether Jesus would or would not shop on Black Friday. But that doesn’t mean we cannot reflect theologically on the whole matter of Christmas shopping.
October 1, 2013
Just because you haven't heard their stories doesn't make them any less important—or interesting.
September 1, 2013
Is God involved in natural disasters? Why does God's "good" creation include destruction?
August 1, 2013
Within every genealogy is a story, a claim of identity, an answer to the question, “Who are you?”
July 8, 2013
Who wrote the Bible, how did it get to us, and what does it mean for us to read it now?
May 6, 2013
So maybe you have decided to read the Bible in one year. Good for you! Now you are struggling with the very practical question: Where can I find Bible study tools?
May 1, 2013
Too often, Christians have hoped for a time when our differences would cease, when in Christ we would all be indistinguishable. Such impulses are earnest but fundamentally misguided.
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