In Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, N. T. Wright challenges us to rethink our notions of heaven and the implications of the doctrine of heaven for the entire Christian faith.
In Chapter Five Wright asks what God’s purpose for creation is and how the resurrection fits into that purpose. First, he lays out two popular options for answer the question about purpose.
The author below argues that increasing numbers of Christians today “connect” with God through non-traditional spiritual disciplines versus the traditional disciplines of prayer, Scripture study,… Read More »Non-Traditional Spiritual Disciplines
(Based on Ps. 23 & 19)
LORD, because of your devotion to us, there is no item this morning on our “I-need” list. Yes, we have many items on our “I-want” list. We want much. But because you have dedicated yourself to us, we need nothing.
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I attended the McBride Lectures at Oklahoma Christian University on Oct. 3, 2008. Author and speaker Bill McKibben spoke about creation, climate change, Scripture and community. He’s… Read More »Bill McKibben on the Environment