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Continue reading →: Can Deuteronomy 7 Be Used As Justification For Genocide?I have been reflecting on Deuteronomy 7 today, which is a passage I always find more difficult. The language of devoting whole populations to destruction—men, women, and children—sits uneasily with me, especially when I am trying to hold onto a vision of God revealed most clearly in Jesus. However, rather…
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Continue reading →: Justice isn’t always immediate—but it is inevitableI don’t expect Donald Trump to be held accountable in this life, but I do take some comfort knowing that’s not the end of the story. That said, trusting God will have the last word when it comes to the crimes and cruelty of tyrants doesn’t remove our responsibility to…
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Continue reading →: Thai-Style ChapelWho says churches all need to look western? The Redeemer Chapel, located at the Father Ray Foundation in Pattaya, Thailand, is a striking example of how Christian spirituality can be expressed through local culture, blending Thai architectural and artistic traditions with Christian imagery. If the gospel is truly good news…
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Continue reading →: Community mural at Hedland Aboriginal Church of ChristWith Easter less than a week away I thought I’d share this community mural at the South Hedland Aboriginal Church of Christ. It was painted with the help of artists Olive Joseph, Maggie Munda (Kariyarra), and Janet Edgar, following the original design of Pastor Barry. You can check out the…
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Continue reading →: Cain and Abel in IslamThis Islamic miniature depicts Qabil (Cain) carrying the body of his slain brother, Habil (Abel), attempting to conceal the crime from Allah (God). The image comes from an illuminated manuscript of the Stories of the Prophets, a rich tradition of sacred storytelling in the Islamic world. This ancient portrayal of…
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Continue reading →: Faith That’s Skin DeepOne of the things that strikes me about so-called Christian Nationalism is its shallowness. There seems to be little evidence of an interior life, or even basic self-reflection. Jesus was far more concerned with the transformation of the heart than with performance for the crowds—yet where is that emphasis here?…
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Continue reading →: Before we trust a leader, look for thisMaybe I am reading things wrong, but when I read the New Testament the main criteria for leadership seems to be character. Not sex. Not race. Not class. Not even charisma. Paul himself admitted he was not a great speaker. And yet character seems to be the quality that many…
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Continue reading →: Why Is the Ark’s Cover Called the Mercy Seat?This morning I found myself wondering why the cover for the Ark of the Covenant is referred to in some translations as the “mercy seat.” The phrase is memorable, but what caught my attention is that not all translations use it. Some speak of an atonement cover, while others simply…
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Continue reading →: How Neglecting Eschatology can Create Problems for PrayerI find that one of the consequences of neglecting eschatology is the persistence of false expectations about God and about how the wrongs of this world will be made right. People pray, and when their prayers aren’t immediately answered, they conclude that God is either unable or unwilling to do…
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Continue reading →: Why Complaining About Injustice Online Isn’t Enough for ChristiansWhen we see injustice in the world, it is natural to feel anger. In fact, the Bible shows that anger at injustice can be a proper response. The prophets were angry when they saw the vulnerable being exploited. Jesus himself showed anger when he saw the temple turned into a…
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