Peter’s rebuke of Jesus was not simply a misplaced desire to avoid suffering. It was much more. It was a product of the cultural narrative.

For the masses of displaced and crisis-afflicted people of our world, the gospel of the suffering servant is still heard as good news.

What role does theology play in spiritual formation? Does it even play a role?

The Jesus-Peter relationship as a spiritual formation model.

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Is Theology Missional? A good friend, after hearing of my recent activities in ministry, asked the question: Are you teaching theology or...

Can any sense be made of recent events in Afghanistan?

In prophetic language, can we forsake our insecure whoring after the kingdoms of this world long enough to see our true beauty?

If we fail to stand against injustice, we have nothing but the hollow gospel of white-washed tombs to share with the next generation.

I notice a reluctance in myself ... to engage full-on in the protest against injustice.

Is it anarchy or justice? Which side do I take?

It means that we must own our privilege and seek out ways to right the scales.

If we are to have reconciliation, it will hurt our ethnic pride. It will spotlight the dark side of our collective history.

“Empathetic listening” is a key skill and service to our conflicted society. It requires radical courage, deep personal security and love...

...the listener steps behind the eyes of the speaker to look back at himself through those eyes...

This skill of empathetic listening to others is key in today’s world. It is a Jesus-esque skill.

Maybe the hidden mercy in Corona’s darkness is in prying our hearts loose, freeing us to remember and long for another king.

It is much more comfortable to find a scapegoat, someone to blame for our misfortune.

I’m missing seeing my kids and grandkids and nothing quite replaces taking those little ones on my lap and hugging them.