Category: Mindset

  • Is God like an unjust judge? 

    Luke 18:1-8  presents, when thoroughly examined, a number of interpretations depending on our context we interpret the parable as we read it.  Given that, I’d like to highlight just one important interpretation that warrants reflection on our part.  

    That is, ‘God is not an unjust God’. It could be easy to conclude that the parable makes a comparison between the God and the judge. Indeed I think many of us feel that God is unjust and unhearing and this parable might strengthen our position. Yet that is not its intent. Rather its intent is mirrored in an earlier reflection on prayer (Luke 11:13) “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,  how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”  (more…)

  • Deserving more than respect

    God isn’t just a being whose name we should respect, though we should. 
    God is Father 
    the strangely generous creator 
    the surprisingly wise ruler and guide of the nations 
    the Father of Jesus the God who makes promises and keeps them 
    the Lord of ages 
    utterly faithful, loving, 
    and who is determined to bring heaven to earth together in a glorious and fruitful marriage.
    N.T. Wright from “Simply Good News”