The intersection of work and faith is complicated. When your job requires you to do something that goes against your faith convictions, what do you do? Let’s start off by being honest in admitting this: every single kind of work in the world is going to go against your faith-inspired values…
I had so much fun as the guest host on LectioCast over the last month! LectioCast is a weekly podcast discussion on the lectionary texts, hosted by New Testament scholar Daniel Kirk (and featuring guest hosts like me!) They’re less than 30 minutes, so it’s a perfect way to ponder insights and…
Happy Moltmann Monday! Today’s excerpt is from The Spirit of Life, in a chapter where he’s talking about meditation and contemplation. I’ve bolded my two favorite parts: Christian meditation is not transcendental meditation. It is a meditation on an object. It is at its innermost heart meditatio passionis et mortis…
Hi friends, My next book is nearly here, and I am excited to say it’s being included in Paraclete Press’ summer sale this week! That means you can pre-order a copy for under $10, 45% off the cover price! That’s better than you’ll find anywhere, and you’ll get it the…
Happy Moltmann Monday! Today I want to share an excerpt from Elizabeth Moltmann-Wendel’s book, I Am My Body. Yes, Moltmann has a rock star wife who also has a PhD in theology. Her book is accessible and readable, more of an overview and conversation starter. Of course, as you can…
