… The usual plaudits were exchanged in the Facebook echo chamber, but I felt queazy. My friend is a follower of Jesus. I know him well, and I know he loves God. But this?
Read moreThe Father's Chest
I sat in the sterile hospital room behind the threadbare curtain that partitioned off my wife’s bed, my new daughter sleeping on my chest, and listened.
Read moreLoss of Transcendency: Why a Gospel of Empowerment Can Never Be Enough
The problem with a gospel of empowerment is that it can never be larger than we are. It lacks transcendency. We need a gospel that is bigger, that goes beyond our abilities, because we are simply helpless to conquer sin and death. No matter how powerful we are, no matter how much we hone our thoughts and gifts and skills, we can never defeat our biggest enemies, or fulfill our deepest needs.
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