Category Archives: mission

Reconciliation: Our Sacred Task

I read and was encouraged by the following Christmas Day reflection in Henri Nouwen’s little book, Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith: What is our task in this world as children of Goad and brothers ans … Continue reading

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The Belhar Confession: Holding Together Jesus and Justice

Chris Rice–not the musician–recently met with some pastors at Hope College to discuss The Belhar Confession. He writes about that meeting and shares his thoughts on this significant “new” confession which both the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and the … Continue reading

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Do Our Good Works Really Matter?

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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