It is the call of the Son from heaven, and the vision of the new Jerusalem descending from heaven, that pushes back on our illusions that we could figure this all out, that we could bring this about. Shalom is not biblical language for progressivist social amelioration. Shalom is a Christ-haunted call to long for kingdom come. - James K. A. Smith, Awaiting the King
The Authority of Jesus - 11.16.25 | Rev. Chris Currie
Surrender goes against the grain of autonomy and self-control. Under any circumstances other than trustworthy love, it may be extremely unwise. But in response to Perfect Love personally known, resistance can quickly dissipate and surrender becomes effortless - almost natural. The surrender Jesus invites from us - choosing his will and his life over his own - can never be motivated by anything but love. - David G. Benner, Surrender to Love
Jesus & Zacchaeus - 11.9.25 | Dr. Cyndi Parker
God is Christlike and in him there is no un-Christlikeness at all. - Michael Ramsey and John V. Taylor, The Christlike God