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The daily scripture in Adult Bible Studies for today is Matthew 25:31-40, but Maxie Dunnam would probably have us add verses 41-46.  Sometimes we hesitate to talk about Jesus and judgment, preferring to focus on his compassion. What do you think?  Do you relegate “judgment” to the Old Testament?  Is there a place for judgment [...]

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”  Luke 23:24 As I read today’s lesson, it took me back to “Day 4” and the affirmation of “God never letting us go.”  For God to sacrifice his Son to the world to atone for its sins is truly the greatest act [...]

This particular chapter touched the “artist” in me!  As I read the story of the young seminary student and his dilema in drawing a picture of God, I immediately stepped into his shoes.  How do I visualize my relationship with God?  Could I pick just one image of Him and attempt to convey it to others?  [...]

Maxie Dunnam writes about the influence of Francis of Assisi, Julian of Norwich, Brother and William Law, among others, as spiritual teachers whose writings were an inspiration to him.  Make your own list of those whose words or work have inspired you or moved you to seek and discover a gracious God.  Would you share some [...]

Is God’s creation good?  What of tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods?  What of the accompanying deaths of innocent people, especially children?  How do we explain disease, famine and genocide? “God’s creation is good”.  Is this a statement of fact or an expression of faith?  How do you justify your answer?

We’re starting a forty day study.  It’s not the first one for the church; and there’ll be others.  We started this blog a year ago to facilitate day to day “conversation” about another study, Treasures of the Transformed Life.  The temptation is to read seven chapters on Saturday night (or skim seven chapters in fifteen [...]