A Lonely God They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, … Continue reading A Lonely God
Month: March 2017
A Plural God
A Plural God Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness;” Genesis 1:26a The image of God as a stern, bearded, all-powerful, white man is primarily an invention of the West. Certainly, there are biblical references to this fearsome, limited image of God, but when considering the references to … Continue reading A Plural God
The Faces of God: The Creative Voice
The Faces of God: The Creative Voice Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. Genesis 1:3 Many years ago, I saw an opera singer break a wine glass by holding a certain note. She sang a high, loud, sustained tone, and the glass shattered. Not an opera fan at the time, … Continue reading The Faces of God: The Creative Voice
The Faces of God: Unseen Movement
The Faces of God: Unseen Movement In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the waters. Genesis 1:1-2 In the coming weeks, Life Notes will explore some of the ways God … Continue reading The Faces of God: Unseen Movement
How Did I Miss That? Part 35: Anger is a Secondary Emotion
How Did I Miss That? Part 35: Anger is a Secondary Emotion Be angry, but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. Ephesians 4:26 There are too many times on too many days that I experience anger. Sometimes, it is my own anger; other times, I am the target … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 35: Anger is a Secondary Emotion
Contemplating Grace 