To Whom It May Concern:
I have decided to share a series of posts over the next several weeks on the biblical ceremonies and festivals. Must we keep the Old Testament annual festivals or not?
Endings
The largeness of God’s love and mercy is so amazing to me. So, if the point is that His loving-kindness is so much greater than evil, what should our focus be?
God as Weary Wanderer
We may see ourselves as weary wanderers who long for the divine in an arid and uncertain land, yet we rarely imagine God as a weary wanderer longing for communion.
Treating People As If They Were Jesus
I believe Jesus’s love will be reproduced in His people when they start treating others as if they were Jesus.
Canceled
I have often wondered what exactly was nailed to the cross. As a carpenter, I believe it’s important to determine what was nailed and how. Many think that God’s laws were nailed to the cross, yet I can’t accept the idea that God’s law of love was ever against us.
Sanctuary: The Need for Change
God’s love delights in creativity and improvisation. Might this perspective help us engage with our modern culture? Veering from God’s singular path to bless the world is fraught with danger, not only for the cynical secularist but also for those of us resistant to change who believe in keeping God in a neat, static package.
Grappling
In the words of Abraham Joshua Heschel, “God is pursuing man” (God in Search of Man, p.136). God loves us enough to reach out to us and wrestle with us. We are sought and pursued by God all our lives; He grapples with us, urging and gently pushing us beyond our comfort zones.
Suiting Up
Though we find ourselves in a world far from perfect, the lessons of the garments of the high priest offer a glimpse of the glory and beauty in which God intends to clothe humanity. While these fine and costly materials fall far short of the glory and beauty that is coming, when we understand the significance of these special garments, we begin to catch sight of the grandeur that awaits us.
The Aroma of God’s Love
Are we attentive to earthly needs and sharing the fragrant message about God’s love? Are we emitting a wonderfully soothing and life-saving odor, or has our scent become offensive and foul?
Love at the Center of the Universe
God is at the core of the universe, overflowing with love for the human race. There can be no doubt, as God appeared as human—as one of us—receiving, accepting, and truly loving us yet standing within the inner circle of the triune God.
Theological InTents 