I’ve heard faith described as, “Hope in things unseen,” which suggests that hope is faith’s active agent. It makes sense. Hope is the expectation of possibility. To be hopeful is to surround yourself with improbable anticipation. In Advent we light the candle of hope to remember Christ’s improbable birth and to worship a God whose… Read more »
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Beautiful Feet–Romans 10:5-15
“Beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” I might amend that to say, “Beautiful are the feet which fit in last year’s school shoes.” You might think that scripture would say, “Beautiful is the face,” or “Beautiful is the voice,” but no, “Beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.”… Read more »
Doctor Who and Preaching
A theological reflection on using Doctor Who in Preaching, offered at The John Rylands Library in Manchester, UK: With only 20 minutes or so to explain the vastness of theological thought expressed in Doctor Who, I’d rather not spend the remaining 4:30 waiting in anticipation of what might happen when the clock reaches triple zero. … Read more »
An Idle Tale?
Many years ago my Father and I were walking along the beach and I asked him, “How do you know God exists?” He thought for a moment. Then he said, “Do you see that flock of seagulls hovering over the water there? I know that there is a school of fish just below the surface. … Read more »