The Morning Light is one of the first names given to Jesus. Do you know the last name given to him? In Revelation 22:16 Jesus calls himself the Bright Morning Star. What is it about these similar titles (Morning Light and Morning Star) that would cause biblical authors to bookend the New Testament with these references?
Read MoreHave you ever felt frustrated because you don’t understand why things are happening in life? What do you think the solution is? Perhaps you feel getting that understanding would allay your frustration. You’d be wrong.
Read MoreThere are two streams of Christian tradition that make peace (i.e. shalom, wholeness, wellness) a central part of their ethos. One is the contemplative tradition, which leans toward the desire for inner peace. The other is the activist tradition, which leans toward the desire for outer peace in the world.
Read MoreBiblical justice is much more than punishment for wrongdoing. As Rich Villodas points out, the Hebrew word for justice is mishpat. The meaning of this word in Scripture includes punishment for wrongdoing, but it predominantly means giving people what they are due as human beings made in the image of God.
Read MoreIs there a better, more formative, way we can address pain in our lives, especially the inner pain we all want to flee? Yes, but we have to ensure we approach pain with a healthy and biblical image of God.
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