Monthly Archives: August 2021

Love my neighbor and enemy. Owe no one anything but love. Treat others as I would be treated. Look out for the interests of others. Be compassionate, kind, and hospitable toward others, especially the vulnerable. Do what is good for … Continue reading →

In the Ancient Near Eastern context, hospitality was a pillar upon which all morality stood. To not welcome the stranger with generosity and compassion, especially one far from home, was to be immoral. In the Christian tradition the word hospitality, … Continue reading →

In the Hebrew creation narrative I see a story of conflict in the cosmos (see Genesis 1:1-4). The earth was formless and empty. I also see what is almost a contradiction. On one hand creation exists, yet on the other … Continue reading →

When some folks say, “Keep it simple,” could it be that what they are grasping for is something more accessible? And if so, why? Sometimes the language of “keep it simple” means, “Don’t go too deep.” It’s true that the … Continue reading →