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God became flesh, but he never had breast cancer
I was diagnosed just after Christmas. It changed my perspective on the incarnation.
The prophetic power of a candle in the window
John the Baptist has a brand.
"Look!" says John. "Come and see," says Jesus.
January 19, Epiphany 2A (John 1:29–42)
What do we do when we read a story where the ending is already known?
David Bentley Hart’s polemic against the alleged doctrine of eternal hell
Hart thunders like Amos against cruel, incoherent religion.
David Bentley Hart’s polemic against the alleged doctrine of eternal hell
Hart thunders like Amos against cruel, incoherent religion.
Rowan Williams sees creation through the human, divine Christ
The incarnation doesn’t require a miracle; it reveals one that’s already there.
by S. Mark Heim
Rowan Williams sees creation through the human, divine Christ
The incarnation doesn’t require a miracle; it reveals one that’s already there.
by S. Mark Heim
Six traits of a pluralist Christian vision of human flourishing
Can Christianity make universal claims without being exclusivist?
by Miroslav Volf and Matt Croasmun
Six traits of a pluralist Christian vision of human flourishing
Can Christianity make universal claims without being exclusivist?
by Miroslav Volf and Matt Croasmun
December 17, Advent 3B (John 1:6-8, 19-28; Isa. 61:1-4, 8-11; 1 Thess. 5:16-24)
Like John the Baptist, progressive Christians tend to define ourselves in the negative.
by Martha Spong
So often the call to discipleship slides into becoming a call to church membership.
When this woman heard what she thought to be true about the movement of God among us, she testified.
We don't need to explain logos theology; we need to bear witness to Jesus coming into our world.
In John's prologue, the incarnate Word is the God of creative address.