(RE)UNION 9 of 10 Just a friendly reminder today that the biblical word for "faith" (pistis) is the same word for "faithfulness" (also pistis). We are saved by faith (trust) which will manifest itself in

(RE)UNION 8 OF 10 Self-transcendence (getting out of ourselves and connected to a higher reality) is what God designed us for. Like headphones, we aren't really being what we were made to be until we

(RE)UNION 7 OUT OF 10 Sometimes I hear from someone who says, "I like your book(s), but I disagree with you about religion - I think it's a good thing." Do we really disagree about religion?

(RE)UNION 6 OF 10 - Read chapter 9 of (re)union The good news of the kingdom meets our fundamental human need for purpose and meaning in life. On Sunday I said that the gospel of Jesus

(RE)UNION 5 OUT OF 10 - Read chapter 8 of (re)union Why did Jesus cry out from the cross "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Did God turn away from Jesus during

(RE)UNION STUDY 4 OF 10 - Read chapter 7 of (re)union God is love. ~ The Apostle John (1 John 4:8, 16) I believe these are the three most beautiful words strung together in the English

(RE)UNION STUDY 3 of 10 - Read Chapter 6 of (re)union During WWII, the Nazi soldiers had the phrase "Gott Mit Uns" (God With Us) inscribed on belt buckles and rings. I used to own one

(RE)UNION STUDY 2/10 Welcome back to our (re)union series! In my last post I explained how this blog is being hijacked for the next few weeks while we work through the content of my new

(RE)UNION STUDY 1 OF 10 This blog is being hijacked! As of this week, my new book, (re)union: the good news of Jesus, for seekers, saints, and sinners, is available online and in stores everywhere. Also

In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. (Romans 12:5) Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:3)