Category Archives: theology

Bishop William Willimon reviewed Dr. Bart Ehrman’s latest book for the Christian Century. Love it! A past TCL musing on Dr. Ehrman.

Pensive, doubting, fearful heart, Hear what Christ the Savior says; Every word should joy impart, Change thy mourning into praise. Yes, He speaks and speaks to thee, May He help thee to believe; Then thou presently will see Thou has … Continue reading →

God of my life, to Thee I call, Afflicted at Thy feet I fall; When the great water-floods prevail, Leave not my trembling heart to fail! Poor though I am, despised, forgot, Yet God, my God, forgets me not: And … Continue reading →

I am rejoicing for Jana and Michael tonight, as their long wait for a referral is finally over. It is such a comfort to me that the goodness of the Lord is seen in the land of the living tonight, … Continue reading →

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side. Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change, He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: thy best, thy … Continue reading →

“It is finished!” Sinners hear it; Tis the dying Victor’s cry; “It is finished!” Angels bear it, Bear the joyful truth on high: “It is finished!” Tell it through the earth and sky! Justice, from her awful station, Bars the … Continue reading →

There is a land of pure delight, where saints immortal reign, infinite day excludes the night, and pleasures banish pain. Could we but climb where Moses stood, and view the landscape o’er, not Jordan’s stream, nor death’s cold flood, should … Continue reading →

I’ve been reading the Bible every day since the new year started. This is a pretty big deal for me. I started reading through the Bible every year at a young age and was struggling with quiet time righteousness and … Continue reading →

Our church uses the Godly Play curriculum for children’s church (during the sermon, for ages 3-8ish.) I really enjoy serving as a storyteller. The props and stories are well done, and they emphasize wonder rather than the right answers. And … Continue reading →

I’ve blogged this one before, but I’ve been singing it so much this week. I need to sing it to myself to believe it sometimes. We travel through a barren land, With dangers thick on every hand; But Jesus guides … Continue reading →