Apr 11, 2020 | Author - Brad Jersak
The Great Descent The Law, the Psalms and the Prophets forecast it.The Gospels and the Epistles allude to it.Ancient Christian hymns, liturgies and poetry announce it.It permeates both Eastern and Western theological tradition.It even has its own line in the Apostles’...
Apr 9, 2020 | Author - Brad Jersak
Safi Kaskas The purpose of worshiping God: As we approach Ramadan, I keep reminding myself that God doesn't need my fasting or my five times a day prayers. So why I'm totally focused on fasting and praying? It is because I need to fast and feel with the poor...
Apr 3, 2020 | Author - Brad Jersak
“Yes: where two or three come together in my name, I’ll be there in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20 NTE). Can we once again conceive of a Christ-centered faith in which two or three are gathered “in his name”? Previously, in this three-part series, I...
Mar 31, 2020 | Author - Brad Jersak
“Yes: where two or three come together in my name, I’ll be there in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20 NTE). Can we conceive of a Christ-centered faith in which two or three are gathered as his household? Context Matters (but application counts)...
Mar 28, 2020 | Author - Brad Jersak
“Yes: where two or three come together in my name, I’ll be there in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20 NTE). “Christ said two or three, not two or three hundred.” —Simone Weil Christians: What if… what if the church can no longer meet in buildings,...
Mar 19, 2020 | Author - Brad Jersak
Covid-1 I have no medical assessments or advice to share. I’m a doctor, Jim, but not that kind. While some may be going stir-crazy, others suffer greatly and still others are working hard to flatten the curve. For my part, I will only ask a few questions for...
