Faith • Biblical Reflections Missio on Strife: Unnecessary Generosity, Part 2 Rev. Dr. Bill Fullilove | 2 min read In Genesis 13, even though the promise of the land was to Abram, he allowed Lot to choose the best part of the land, showing uncommon and unnecessary generosity. And Abram lived less well because of this choice. Lot took the fertile and well-watered land of the Jordan valley, and Abram took the steeper, more... Continue Reading
Vocation • On Daily Work Missio on Strife: The Artistry of Work Cara Brown | 3 min read In Alsace, France there is a sixteenth century painting, the Isenheim Altarpiece, which depicts the Crucifixion with John the Baptist and Mary on either side of Jesus. Many details are noteworthy here, but what I love most is John’s finger. He is pointing to Jesus. While it may seem insignificant compared to other imagery in... Continue Reading
Culture • Current Conversations Missio on Strife: Federalist No. 10 and Genesis 13 Thomas Kent | 4 min read “Is not the whole land before you?” In Congress, a culture of political strife clouds the atmosphere as spiteful statements daily crackle off flaming tongues. Congress is a combat zone where politicians throw deadly verbal grenades, launch legislative bazookas seeking to destroy the foundations of the other party’s achievements, and dig deep filibustering trenches in order... Continue Reading
Vocation • On Daily Work Missio on Strife: Removing Staples, Underemployment, and the Kingdom of God Eric Peterman | 3 min read It was yet another rainy Wednesday morning when I walked into the Russell Senate office building. I set my umbrella against the wall and got to straight to work. Before me were dozens of letters from 2009 with tea bags attached. My job for the rest of the day was to go through the letters,... Continue Reading
Vocation • Finding Your Vocation Missio on Strife: The Wandering Walk with God Katelyn Kuck | 4 min read Of all the things that one might hold dear, life itself is often the most precious. We fight for survival whether we have had good or bad experiences in the world. We like to be alive, and we want to be fully alive. God has planted in every heart a desire to live and breathe... Continue Reading
Faith • Biblical Reflections Redemption Where We Least Expect It Rev. Dr. Bill Fullilove | 3 min read A basic tenet of Biblical Christianity is that sin deserves punishment, more specifically the eternal punishment of Hell. Such a view may be unpopular in today’s world and society, but there is no sense in denying that the Bible teaches it. And if the thought of God judging sin seems too medieval, or too unenlightened,... Continue Reading
