The Problem with Theology

“…Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’  The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”    John 3:7-8   I have a personal connection toContinue reading “The Problem with Theology”

The Danger of Should: Why Positive Thinking May Not be the Answer

    A preliminary scrolling of Instagram started my day, between the morning meandering that makes up the daily routine of my life and sitting down for my first cup of coffee, I find myself under assault. The word, should, catches my attention. I haven’t opened my Bible yet, but fortunately I must have slept inContinue reading “The Danger of Should: Why Positive Thinking May Not be the Answer”

The Jesus Story-Everything That Happens in the New Testament in Plain English by Dr. William H. Marty (Book Review)

What do you get when you combine a college professor, biblical scholar, textbook author and expert storyteller? Apparently you get Dr. William H. Marty, author of The Jesus Story-Everything That Happens in the New Testament In Plain English. Dr. Marty takes us through a chronological adventure which covers the days of Jesus’ childhood, ministry, crucifixionContinue reading “The Jesus Story-Everything That Happens in the New Testament in Plain English by Dr. William H. Marty (Book Review)”