Moravians: Theological Trailblazers, Part 1 – Forged in Fire
Forged in Fire This week I’ve been reading Jesus Still Lead On (Second Edition) by Dr. Craig Atwood. It’s a…
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Truth that Unsettles is Truth that Transforms: A Review of Unsettling Truths by Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah
Prophecy is often fundamentally misunderstood in modern, Western Christian circles—perhaps especially among white Evangelicals. Prophecy has been all too often…
Justice Work and the Nature of God: Dr. King, Rabbi Heschel, and Bryan Stevenson—the Impossibility of Divine Impassibility
It’s MLK weekend, so churches and faith-based organizations all over the United States, and around the world, will honor Dr.…
2019 Book List, Part Two
Like I said in my previous post, this year’s book list has had to be divided into two parts because…
Subverting White Discipleship and the Myth of an Apolitical Jesus, Part 1: Seeking the Shalom of Babylon
Two topics of discussion are said to be taboo in ‘polite company’: religion and politics. But since I don’t even know…
Two Fronts of the Body of Christ’s Witness: How Jesus-disciples Resist the Fallen Powers—An Addendum to the “Divine Council” Video by The Bible Project
Today The Bible Project released the latest episode in a series of videos exploring Spiritual Beings. This is a really…
What is Romans Really About? A Review of Preaching Romans, Edited by McKnight and Modica
Even though I’ve never been in the “Reformed” theological camp, I did once regularly attend a church that was part…
Centering Latinas to Bless the Whole Church: A Brief Review of Hermanas by Kohn, Vega Quiñones, and Garza Robinson
Hospitality is at the heart of the Christian faith. Not only was it a hallmark of the early church, but…
Smashing the Idol of White American Folk Religion: A Review of Twelve Lies That Hold America Captive by Jonathan Walton
In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, many Christians in the U.S. are soul-searching. How can it be that…
2018 Book List with Recommendations
It’s that time of year again! No, I’m not talking about Advent or Christmas. It’s end-of-the-year book list time! In…