I've purposely taken a break from writing during our break (or interlude) from this project. We finished the 'Old Testament' part of The Story just before Christmas. And now after a week-long break we're picking up with the 'New Testament' part. During this interlude,...
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[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 8: conceit
“God’s beautiful gift of rest and freedom from the slavery of activity to which people seem prone to give themselves.” Gladding’s description of the Sabbath shakes me—a not so gentle rousing from the daze of default living. This autopilot lifestyle is one set on a...
[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 7: crown
On Christmas Eve, in a dim corner of our Iowa home, I’ll light our Advent candle for the last time this year. For us, the waiting will be over. Our Prince of Peace has come. Our King of Kings has arrived. Our babe – the Messiah -- has been born in Bethlehem. We will...
[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 6: conquest
This is, by far, the hardest part of the story for me so far. The young girl's question rings repeatedly in my head: How can a God of hesed love order the deaths of thousands? The old man has no answer - perhaps there is no answer. Or maybe the answer is simple: God...
[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 5: community (part 2)
Chapter 5 opens with the crowds gathering together once again at the fireside...
[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 4: community (part 1)
I once wrote these words on a slip of paper and tucked them in my Bible: “Keep...
[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 3: covenant
You and I face the same decision as Abraham: Do we grimly strive after control...
[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 2: catastrophe
Catastrophe. What a word. A momentous tragic event ranging from extreme...
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