“Remember, man, you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” Many Christians around the world will be hearing those words as part of Ash Wednesday liturgies. Apart from making my annual declaration about giving up needless asceticism for Lent, what can be learnt from the season? Thoughts of 40 days of denial (or any …
Thinking about John 12:24-26 “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves …
I’m discovering the writings of Winn Collier. Here he examines the trope ‘I’m spiritual, but not religious’ and points out that while the idea has some attractions, ultimately its just too thin to sustain a soul. An excerpt: Abstract ideals don’t have the grit I know is required to save me. Rather, it is Jesus’ …
Taking a cue from one of the less likely of Jonathan Edward’s well-known resolutions, Grayson Pope invites us visit the house of mourning to learn enduring lessons. By planning your death, you should also be making plans about living. An excerpt: Start Planning Your Own Funeral Jonathan Edwards is known for his famous resolutions—short promises …
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