“The table I long for—the church I hope for—is a place where we let others see where the spirit meets the bone and help heal the wounds. The table I long for—the church I hope for—has the grace of the Gospel as its magnificent centerpiece. The table I long for—the church I hope for—is where […]
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Salt, Yeast, Shade
Unfortunately, most of my secular friends … view the church not as a change agent that can affect all of society but as a place where like-minded people go to feel better about themselves. That image of church stands in sharp contrast to the vision of Jesus, who said little about how believers should behave […]
Continue readingIt’s All About Perspective
If the status quo works for you, if the world benefits you, you might not like the idea of a God who is turning the world upside down. “The last shall be first” sounds great for those who are at the back of the line; but if you are at the top of the food […]
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