The First Emergent Nazarene
I’ve noticed that many who self-identify as emerging or emergent Christians emphasize following Jesus, pursuing Jesus’ way, or living a life that imitates Jesus. I like this emphasis.
Read MoreI’ve noticed that many who self-identify as emerging or emergent Christians emphasize following Jesus, pursuing Jesus’ way, or living a life that imitates Jesus. I like this emphasis.
Read MoreJesus’ brain must have made a difference in who he was and how he loved. Recent neuroscience offers research and theories that prompt us to think anew about Jesus of Nazareth.
Read MoreExemplars are unique and they don’t become exemplars overnight. They are proof of the old saying, practice makes perfect.
Read MoreLove is primary for any adequate ethic. But can the human brain – especially the brains of those who love often and well – tell us anything about love?
Read MoreI have long thought love the heart of a biblically oriented ethics. But an influential book by New Testament scholar, Richard Hays, argues otherwise.
Read MoreNot long ago, I was asked to prepare a lecture on postmodernism and the Wesleyan theological tradition. After reflecting on the two, I proposed ten ways in which revisionary postmodernism coheres with Wesleyan theological concerns.
Read MoreI was recently asked to reflect on potential core values of the university at which I teach. The exercise prompted me also to ponder my role as professor.
Read MoreA tragic death forty-six years ago launched an intriguing field of love research: emergency intervention. I’ve been wondering what it means for imitating the Good Samaritan.
Read MoreI must admit: I’ve had a hard time containing my excitement. I’m pumped about “The Bible Tells Me So” conference next February, 2011!
Read MoreI received sad news in an email recently: Clark Pinnock is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
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