LOVE. WE HEAR THAT word hundreds of times a week. Most of us take the word love seriously. Waiting, as it were, for what feels like the right time, to say "I love you" to a new lover in our lives. Comedians spoof those who are quick to blurt it out on a first date, …
The End of Me
Steven Barto, B.S., Psy., M.A. Theology KYLE IDLEMAN'S BOOK The End of Me introduces us to the concept, "Where real life in the upside-down ways of Jesus begins." In other words, the ways of Christ are often completely opposite of what we think might work. We think coming to the end of me means we …
Henri Nouwen and The Spiritual Life
Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer, and theologian. He focused on integrating Christian theology, philosophy, and psychology. He unfortunately died of a massive heart attack while traveling to Russia to participate in a documentary about his book The Return of the Prodigal Son. He authored a total of thirty-nine books and …
The Essence of the Gospel
The Gospel is the heart of the Bible. Everything in Scripture is either preparation for the Gospel, presentation of the Gospel, or participation in the Gospel. Many believers "know" God intellectually. I did, initially. Actually, in many ways, I still do. I seem to know of Him more than I know Him. But head knowledge doesn't …