When reading Scripture we face some questions: does this text state a principle that transcends time and culture? Or does this text wrap cultural clothing around primary principles?
All by Glenn Pemberton
Wisdom and the Emperor's New Clothes
What does wisdom theology have to do with questions surrounding same-sex attraction?
What Not to Wear, Deuteronomy, and the Clarity of Scripture
I admit that it’s easier to read a text a quickly assume we know it’s “clear teaching”; after all, the text says what it means and means what it says, right??
RuPaul and the Clarity of Scripture
I’m confused these days by statements that speak of “clear Biblical teaching” about same-sex attraction.
The Sin of Sodom? (or America?)
In ancient Israel, to call a place Sodom was a major insult. I want to know why? So, as best we can let’s clear the deck of our assumptions and trace what this place/theme means in the Old Testament.
In My Happy Place
I like the ice and snow even more these days because of what it does to us. It stops us, cancels all our busyness, and slows us down.
"Mercy" (A Prayer from Jessica Lemmons)
For the child who went to school and will never come home: we mourn. For the mother who stares at the bed that didn't get made that morning, who must now plan it's occupant's funeral: we mourn.
Blessings from the Sky!
At the end of January, Larry Henderson was a plane captain for a special secret skydiving jump.
Leadership Proverbs Book Edit - A Confused Mind
Contemporary studies of leadership carry on the process of wisdom including close observation of life to formulate principles for effective leaders.
The Knu Black
I’m so proud of the work a former student is doing to spread positive Christian messages to younger generations through the medium of rap.
Now Available for Pre-orders: "A Life That Is Good"
Somewhere out there is the “good life,” and we’re all scrambling to get it.
Litany of Hope (Revised)
May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed!
He is the compassionate Father and God of all comfort.
Litany of Hope
May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
be blessed!
He is the compassionate Father and God
of all comfort.
A Litany for Those in Pain
O Jesus, man of sorrows and suffering, hear me.
From the desire of being known,
deliver me, Jesus.
Heartbroken
I am heartbroken most of all that so much of the hatred is coming from those professing to be believers, Christ-followers.
A Productive Silence
On Monday I will participate in the lecture series hosted by CSART (Center for the Study of Ancient Religious Texts.
For the Tears of Children (Houston)
God, I’ve watched the news,
one report after another;
and to be honest—
I can’t look anymore.
Overwhelming Harvey
I am at a loss of words in the face of hurricane Harvey. I know what it is like to lose everything.
A Prayer for the Gulf Coast - Psalm 69 (edited)
Save me, O God
for the waters have come up to my neck.
Psalms for Prayer (for Houston)
A few psalms to use this morning, this evening, and/or alone in your prayers for Houston and the surrounding area.