Philippians
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From cultural competency to cultural humility
A means of grace from the world of human services
N. T. Wright’s creative reconstruction of Paul and his world
Wright tells a great story. Would the apostle recognize it?
Gentleness isn’t fragile
Most social problems are rooted in the failure of the strong to be gentle with others.
Gentleness isn’t fragile
Most social problems are rooted in the failure of the strong to be gentle with others.
When Paul sounds like Pollyanna (Philippians 4:1-9)
What does true joy require of us?
When Paul sounds like Pollyanna (Philippians 4:1-9)
What does true joy require of us?
October 8, Ordinary 27A (Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46)
The Apostle Paul shows the struggle to transcend the architecture of ego.
September 24, Ordinary 25A (Philippians 1:21–30; Matthew 20:1–16)
The work of advancing the kingdom doesn't translate into fair compensation as we understand it.
Prayer without answers
The main purpose of prayer is to enjoy God.
What made early Christians a peculiar people?
“One second-century pagan critic of Christianity was willing to tolerate everything else about Christians if they would only worship the gods.”
What made early Christians a peculiar people?
“One second-century pagan critic of Christianity was willing to tolerate everything else about Christians if they would only worship the gods.”
April 9, Liturgy of the Passion
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Matthew 26:14–27:66; Philippians 2:5–11
December 13, Third Sunday of Advent: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18
The tension between the joy of the first three readings and the judgment of the Baptizer’s proclamation is theologically instructive. It presses us to hold the two together.
Reading ourselves reading the Bible
The hyperbole, violence, and abrupt scene changes in Matthew’s parable of the wedding feast have driven most interpreters to treat the story allegorically—thereby turning it from a dangerous puzzle to a reassuring message in code.
Consumers and kenosis
In her most recent book, Blessed Are the Consumers, Sallie McFague focuses on kenosis as the key element in shaping a Christian alternative to the pervasive religion of consumerism. McFague says that consumerism consists of those cultural patterns and practices by which people “find meaning and fulfillment through the consumption of goods and services.” We may rightly identify consumerism as a religion.
Consumers and kenosis
In her most recent book, Blessed Are the Consumers, Sallie McFague focuses on kenosis as the key element in shaping a Christian alternative to the pervasive religion of consumerism. McFague says that consumerism consists of those cultural patterns and practices by which people “find meaning and fulfillment through the consumption of goods and services.” We may rightly identify consumerism as a religion.
Consumers and kenosis
In her most recent book, Blessed Are the Consumers, Sallie McFague focuses on kenosis as the key element in shaping a Christian alternative to the pervasive religion of consumerism. McFague says that consumerism consists of those cultural patterns and practices by which people “find meaning and fulfillment through the consumption of goods and services.” We may rightly identify consumerism as a religion.
Kenosis and Christendom: Resident Aliens at 25
Like Willimon and Hauerwas, Donald MacKinnon began with Philippians 2.
Kenosis and Christendom: Resident Aliens at 25
Like Willimon and Hauerwas, Donald MacKinnon began with Philippians 2.
Kenosis and Christendom: Resident Aliens at 25
Like Willimon and Hauerwas, Donald MacKinnon began with Philippians 2.