Oct 13, 2010 | Author - Brian Zahnd
People have asked for the “BZV” Beatitudes. So here they are. Blessed are those who are poor at being spiritual,For the kingdom of God is well-suited for ordinary people. Blessed are the depressed who mourn and grieve,For they create space to encounter comfort from...
Sep 25, 2010 | Author - Brad Jersak
As part of the centenary of Lev Tolstoy’s death, I was been asked to reflect on Tolstoy and the Mennonites. Levi Miller wrote a fine article on the Tolstoy-Mennonite connection twelve years ago,[1] reviewing those Mennonite leaders in Russia and America who interacted...
Jun 11, 2006 | Author - Brad Jersak
Clarence Bauman, The Sermon on the Mount: The Modern Quest for its Meaning (Macon, GA: Mercer University Press, 1985).Reflective Review by Brad Jersak Introduction In recent months I have been saturating myself in the Red Letters of my Bible. The words, the teachings,...
Jun 9, 2006 | Author - Brad Jersak
Amazing the firestorm that one word creates. Hence, the Apostle James’ exhortation to tame the tongue which, though small, can be the spark that ignites a forest fire. And again his warning that not many should be teachers for the greater judgment they will incur....
