Category Archives: Kingdom of God

Why Diversity Matters . . . to Christians

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

I just read the following post by Chris Rice, Co-director of the Duke Divinity School Center for Reconciliation, on his blog, Reconcilers with Chris Rice,  about why diversity is, or at least it should be, important to those of us who … Continue reading →

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Walking, Chewing Gum, and Confronting Racism and Sexism at the Same Time

Posted on April 2, 2010 by

“People who do diversity work run the risk of setting impossible goals for themselves: The Beloved Community. The Kingdom of God. Unity among all tribes, nations, peoples, and languages. Sometimes people use the impossible idealism of these goals as an … Continue reading →

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Brian Walsh & Bob Goudzward at CRC @ UofT

Posted on March 16, 2010 by

If you are familiar–or even if you’re not–with either the writings of Brian J. Walsh (like Colossians Remixed) or Bob Goudzward, this is a website/blog you might want to check out. It has a number of resources and articles by … Continue reading →

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Do Our Good Works Really Matter?

Posted on October 11, 2008 by

In his book, Surprised by Hope, N.T. Wright writes at length about the meaning of the future resurrection and it’s relationship to the present life here on earth. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants a clearer Biblical … Continue reading →

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What Jesus Taught

Posted on January 13, 2008 by

In my opinion, Tony Campolo hits the proverbial “nail on the head” about the primary message of Jesus.

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Tony Campolo on Sabbath Observance and Tithing

Posted on September 23, 2007 by

This interview with Mark Lowry focuses on Tony Campolo’s view on Sabbath observance and tithing.

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The Real Message of Jesus

Posted on August 19, 2007 by

Christine Sine’s recent reflection on her Godspace blog deal with our perception of the “real world” as North American Christians as well as our–at least most evangelicals–understanding of the message of the gospel as more than just future oriented for individuals. … Continue reading →

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Abraham Kuyper Quote

Posted on July 15, 2007 by

There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’”   Quote from Kuyper’s inaugural address at the dedication of the Free University in … Continue reading →

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