Water Baptism

Water Baptism

Introduction Often referred to as the water that divides, baptism holds significant scriptural significance while employing varied meanings in religious traditions. Divided waters, however, have a positive connotation in the Scriptures—often leading to deliverance for...
Biblical Theology of Community

Biblical Theology of Community

Introduction God’s gift of community embodies His extraordinary love and sacrifice for His people. As Bonhoeffer reminds, “It is not simply to be taken for granted that the Christian has the privilege of living among other Christians.”[1] From the beginning of time,...
Forming Our Theology

Forming Our Theology

As a woman prepared dinner for her friend, she cut off the end portion of the ham she was planning to serve. She placed the ham on a pan and put it in the oven. Her friend inquired as to why she cut off a portion of the ham before cooking. The woman explained that...
A Pilgrimage Walk of Remembrance

A Pilgrimage Walk of Remembrance

(I wrote this blog over a month ago as I was finishing a course on pilgrimage. Intentional journeys have helped me grow.)  I heard birds singing, accompanied by the light panting of my canine companion as we walked our familiar trail during the noontide heat of...