The Problem With Prayer

As a pastor I get to talk with a lot of people. The issue of prayer comes up more often than any other topic. I think I understand why but when any pattern is this consistent it piques my attention and compels me to dig a little deeper. The problem, of course, isn’t for those for whom prayer is … Read more about The Problem With Prayer

Who Believes in Miracles? Prayer and the Practice of God’s Presence

I know at least three people who believe in miracles: Marjorie Suchocki, Bruce Epperly and I do. I have written several times about holding onto the miraculous (as well as dealing with demons and skirting 'Satan')  - both as Bible reading Christians and as ministers in the 21st century - even after … Read more about Who Believes in Miracles? Prayer and the Practice of God’s Presence

A Most Interesting Reading of Moses at Meribah (Numbers 20)

Recently I stumbled on what might be the most interesting reading of Moses at Mirebah I have seen. It comes from the book Emergency Politics by Bonnie Honig (also on Kindle). In it, she is engaging the theology of Franz Rosenzweig - a contemporary and rival to the German (later Nazi) Carl Schmitt … Read more about A Most Interesting Reading of Moses at Meribah (Numbers 20)

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