Longing for the Divine

Posts tagged ‘Love’

My Sanctuary Journey

By design, the sanctuary is an experiential journey of ascent into the presence of God (Psalms 77:13; 122:1–2). Its increasing levels of holiness carry a profound spiritual lesson about making our way to God.

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?

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.