By Elgin Hushbeck, Jr. One of the common criticisms of those on the left, particular the religious left, is that capitalism is an evil system because it treats individuals as commodities of momentary worth, rather than as people made in the image of God. This is really just a self-serving definition that tells us more…
One of the things I have learned as a student of Stanley Hauerwas is to continually question the questions being posed for debate on any issue and not to simply accept the terminology and definitions that frame so much modern theological and ethical discussion. From Allan R. Bevere: Faith Seeking Understanding (Note to readers: In…
by: Herold Weiss Those who see themselves as the rescuers of the primitive gospel most likely proclaim a gospel that is only a century and a half old, and as such is quite irrelevant to those who do not sing in the choir of their churches. Claiming to have rescued the “eternal verities” of the…
Last night I had the privilege of discussing these topics with Thomas Hudgins. Thomas has just turned in his dissertation dealing with the manuscripts used in the production of the Complutensian Polyglot, and he discusses the relationship of this text to some other manuscripts as well as some of its history. During the second half…
Two songs chart my youthful spirituality, and both of them have to do with time. I remember warm California nights being “wowed” by the Chambers Brothers, “The Time Has Come Today” (1967) and then reflecting on Chicago’s question, “Does Anyone Know What Time It Is? Does Anybody Care?” (1970) Life is all about time, and…
I do have the opportunity, however, to participate in the election of a President, a member of Congress, and other elected offices. There’s a transit millage on the ballot in November as well. I know that the candidates for these offices are not perfect. They may or may not be religious people. Simply because they…
… and how it will stay the same! We’ve been working on some new ideas for this site, and they will start rolling out this week. The shortest possible description of this change is that we’re trying to gather all discussion on this blog, whether it involves our social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and…
The truth that many of us cannot truly accept is that we are all broken. Not having a bed to sleep in or car to drive does not define someone as broken. The uneasy truth that I have discovered is that some of the most broken people hide in lovely homes, nice clothes, busy schedules, important jobs, and familiar…
by Henry E. Neufeld Last night I was privileged to interview Matt Braddock, president of the Academy of Parish Clergy and Bob Cornwall, editor of the Academy’s journal, Sharing the Practice. Energion Publications produces two book series, Conversations in Ministry and Guides to Practical Ministry in cooperation with the Academy, which provides the editorial board….
Tonight at 7p.m. CDT, Henry Neufeld will host a discussion on clergy support, with Academy of Parish Clergy President, Matt Braddock and Sharing the Practice editor, Dr. Bob Cornwall. Google Link to the discussion. YouTube Link to the discussion. This will be a 30-minute discussion about how clergy can support each other and reach out across denominational and interfaith…
We are thrilled to share a brand-new book trailer for Miriam Finesilver’s captivating spiritual romance, Naomi, the Rabbi’s Wife.
If all is of God, we must insist upon the fact that faith is the instrumental reality. We must insist upon it so strongly that we modify the slogan, ‘justification by faith’, so as to correct a misinterpretation which would shift the centre of Christianity away from its source in Jesus Christ.
Rediscovering the Power of the Lord’s Prayer Prayer as Advent – God with Us While the Lord’s Prayer is ancient and familiar, three titles from Energion Publications invite readers to encounter it with fresh eyes. Whether you are looking for a radical spiritual wake-up call, a study on Christian character, or a guide connecting prayer…
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