To think of God as a Being prone to anger, fury, and retribution seems to contradict our views of his love, grace, mercy, and patience. Yet until we grapple with God’s wrath, we will never fully grasp his holiness or the depth of his mercy.
On Ash Wednesday we have the privilege of reconnecting with the historic and global (and ecumenical) church in this sacred rhythm or pattern of the Christian life.
João Costa This blog post, written in Portuguese, reflects on the value of studying at a multidenominational seminary and how theological unity, diversity, and spiritual formation serve the Church. Read […]
Dr. David Currie Epiphany (an “appearance”) describes the first manifestation of the Jewish Savior promised in the Hebrew Scriptures to the Gentiles—non-Jews—through the visit of the Magi to the infant […]
Fear is at the heart of the Christmas story. This truth is a hidden gift to those who struggle with fear, anxiety, and stress at Christmastime. Fear is powerful, but the love of Jesus is more powerful.
In 1719, Isaac Watts composed the hymn “Joy to the World” as a reflection on that psalm from the perspective of the New Testament church. It is a hymn proclaiming that it is for the very coming of Jesus—Emmanuel, God with us—that we shout with joy.
The same light that brought the world into being now enters it in flesh, as a child.
Dr. Cynthia Fisher (MACO ’99) One year, when my three kids were little, my husband and I invited some of their friends over to help trim the Christmas tree and […]
“Whenever we talk about doctrine—and Christians really get into theology—we can run into the potential problem of really sharp disagreements.”
For those unfamiliar with historical monastic traditions, the life of St. Francis of Assisi (1182–1226) offers enduring lessons for any Christian sojourner. His commitment to living out the gospel through […]