In this section of Romans 15, Paul describes his apostolic ministry to the Romans, who, for the most part, had not met Paul at the time of writing. He is enthusiastic about his...
(with adaptation of Emil Nolde's Dance around the Golden Calf, has 12 figurines) 2001 installed, app. 12" x 22" x 12" glazed porcelain with gold. For more detail, visit www.gingergeyer.com. Everything was under...
Psalm 98 celebrates the power and victory of God. It calls us to praise him because of what he has done to save the world.
Several years ago, I was struggling to define more clearly my sense of calling. I had been serving the Lord as a pastor for many years. I loved most of my pastoral work...
Last Friday’s reflection was based on Romans 16:18. In this verse, the Apostle Paul criticized those who, in the guise of serving...
Jesus spoke to God as his Father, using the Aramaic term abba. This expressed shocking intimacy with God, something virtually unknown among...
In yesterday’s reflection I talked about how the idea of God as father is difficult for many people because of their painful...
Because we have been adopted into God’s family, we are privileged to call him “Abba, Father.”
About twenty-five years ago, I had lunch with Henri Nouwen.