Nov 24, 2008 | Uncategorized
I climbed into bed and pulled the blankets over my head. I sure felt embarrassed at my inarticulate comments earlier that evening alongside those of the intellectual giants who’d triggered my thoughts and responses. Yes, I just wanted to hide. Under the covers I let...
Nov 24, 2008 | Uncategorized
“Considering the Bible’s general theological understanding of history, we certainly find in it a linear chronological conception, from the creation account to the covenants of Noah and Moses, to David and the prophets, to Jesus, the era of the Church and finally the...
Nov 18, 2008 | Uncategorized
On the Last Sunday of Lent “we commemorate the Second and Incorruptible Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ”. The expression “we commemorate” of the Book of Saints confirms that our Church, as the Body of Christ, re-enacts in its worship the Second...
Nov 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
This audio is from a recent episode of NPR’s ‘Speaking of Faith.’ It’s a mix of live recoding’s of Heschel taken from various lectures he gave, along with an indepth interview by Krista Tippet with JTS Chancellor Arnold Eisen. The Chancellor shares stories...
Nov 14, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Jesus Pledge: Pledging Allegiance to Jesus and the Kingdom of God Bob Ekblad Nov 14, 2008 On November 4, election day here in the USA, I had the privilege of speaking before some 2,000 students and faculty at Messiah College in Pennsylvania. An orchestra played at...
