Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.” (Matthew 22:29).
Bible & Theology
The Great Barrier Reef is dying for green grace. The earth cries out for justice.
This year, my wife and I celebrated 20 years of marriage, with a trip to the Great Barrier Reef. Long, lazy days, snorkeling on the reef, soaking up the sun, cruising at sunset, massages by the pool, and eating fruit platters on Whitehaven Beach. The Great Barrier...
I’m broken and so are you, but there’s One who offers hope for a new and full life (Colossians 1:15–23)
If you’re like me, you’re probably aware of your own brokenness. I’ve chased after things that I shouldn’t have, which, even when I reached them, left me feeling unfulfilled. And I’ve treated people in ways that I’m ashamed of. As I approach my fifties, I’m acutely...
Why we shouldn’t fear our bodies, sexuality, and creation
Christians often have a terrible reputation for our views on sexuality, bodies, the world, and creation. We may have earned this reputation, on occasion, for our negative views on such things. But Scripture has a high view of sexuality, human bodies, and the created...
Why we need beauty: Part 1 – The theology and power of beauty
"Human beings are moved by beauty. If we want to change the world, we need, first of all, to be able to make people dream about beauty. The church has totally forgotten this. We are a bit uneasy with beauty… We seem to be obsessed with the idea of doing things…...
Why we need beauty: Part 2 – Seven features of a Christian theology of beauty
“Our situation today shows that beauty demands for itself at least as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness, and she will not allow herself to be separated and banned from her two sisters without taking them along with herself in an act of...