Category Archives: Musings

The essence of the church can only be understood in relation to God and the world. The church is persons in community in Christ, chosen and desired by God and set apart for him by him. She is a people … Continue reading →

While the church is still in time and under the sun, she is called to image God before creation and proclaim his salvation. The Church accomplishes this imaging in partnership with the Spirit, sending the aroma of God’s love out … Continue reading →

Loving one another bears God’s image before the world, providing evidence that he is God and we are his. Spirit-enabled mutual love within the body of Christ proclaims God’s love before the world. So when the world sees our mutual … Continue reading →

Humans should not judge people; rather, we ought to judge actions and draw responsible conclusions. Judging people is God’s purview, and we are not allowed to trespass on his domain. On the other hand, he has created us with the … Continue reading →

On our own, we are unable and needy. In Christ and by the Spirit we can live in faith as blessed, resting followers. The life of faith is hard, and we are unable on our own, for faith is always … Continue reading →