The Advent season should come as a reminder to us that we can never be, and should not be, adjusted to the world. We are here to proclaim the reality and the imminence of a wholly other world, a world in which different powers rule and different standards operate. We are here to make it possible for ordinary men and women really to believe this, and therefore to live in hope and readiness. - Lesslie Newbigin, The Good Shepherd
King Jesus - 11.23.25 | Rev. Chris Currie
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