What if our definition of “peace” is too small? When we identify Jesus with Isaiah’s “Prince of Peace,” it invites us into a vision of justice, wholeness, and restoration that reshapes our understanding of Jesus’s mission (and our own).
Category Archives: Old Testament
Submission to Political Leaders: A Christian Duty?
In Romans 13, Paul tells his readers to submit to authorities or face judgment. Is Paul’s instruction a universal command? Is this all the Bible says about our relationship with earthly rulers? As it turns out, there’s more to the story.
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
The word “love” is loaded with cultural nuance and expectations that don’t always translate between langauges. Hebrew has a couple of words that English Bibles often translate as some form of love. In doing so, they obscure something essential about God’s character.
Out of Tune
There’s a disconnect between what we sing in worship and the worship music of the Bible. Why does it matter and, maybe more importantly, what does it say about us?
Stepping into the Jordan 