Before the soldiers arrive, before the physical attacks, in the silence of the night, the soul of Christ struggles in agony.
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The power of God’s mercy
Vengeance, retribution and pitiless justice only amplify the power of sin.
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How can we be the messengers of Christ?
We are like the angel messengers at the tomb: to interpret the signs of Christ’s presence and activity.
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Why do we unleash evil even when we pursue the good?
Unless we remove all of the people, we will never produce a sinless church, one that pursues the good without also perpetrating some evil.
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We can turn away from faith, but humans will always hunger for meaning
We are all about individual rights, personal narratives and the freedom to choose. So was the Prodigal Son, until the food ran out.
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‘Jesus: His Life’: a fresh take on the world’s most studied character
A new series on History approaches Jesus and his followers as humans rather than as stained-glass icons.
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Conversion is the true goal of biblical law.
Do you treat God’s law as a tool for conversion or for retribution?
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How can we turn our divided hearts to God?
How can you emulate Jesus’ unwavering obedience to God?
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How can we trust others in our fallen world?
The question of trust, of giving ourselves to something outside ourselves, is quite fundamental. It goes to the nature of who we are as human beings. One might pose the question this way: Are we clams or clovers?
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Why is our prayer met with God’s silence?
Intimacy can only be shared between those who love. It cannot be summarized. Intimacy lives in silence.