One of the books I read in preparation for this series, Experiencing the Trinity, has a most intriguing subtitle: “Living in the Relationship at the Centre of the Universe.” Of all the ways to consider the Holy Trinity, I don’t think I would ever have imagined a book describing Him as a relationship that anchorsContinueContinue reading “Holy Trinity: Into the Circle”
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Holy Trinity: Relationship
When we place onto God ideas of Him that are not accurate, our perception of Him gets built upon those false ideas. For instance, if we’ve only ever been taught that God is ruthlessly angry and out to smite anyone who doesn’t follow all His rules, we build our whole life of faith on theContinueContinue reading “Holy Trinity: Relationship”
Holy Trinity: Equality
Probably because of the famous line in our Declaration of Independence, Americans hear the word ‘equality’, and we immediately think of our rights: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights…” Like siblings who vie for attention and everyContinueContinue reading “Holy Trinity: Equality”
Holy Trinity: Diversity
Perhaps one reason it’s so difficult for us to grab hold of who the Trinity is and how the three Persons of the Godhead function as one is the way they dwell together in such perfect love. There is never any jealousy or impatience among them — nor an ounce of tension or any power-struggleContinueContinue reading “Holy Trinity: Diversity”
Holy Trinity: Unity
In my twenties, I belonged to a group of church women who busted every negative stereotype of the ‘church-lady’. Rather than gossiping, they grabbed hold of the gospel and chose to live by it every single day. Instead of criticizing others, these ladies circled up and prayed mightily. They equipped our group with biblical knowledge,ContinueContinue reading “Holy Trinity: Unity”
Holy Trinity: Poetry in Motion
Despite liking poetry, I’ve never been very good at writing it or understanding its figurative depths. Yet I’m drawn to the rhythm of the lines, the play with words and sounds, the ebb and flow of thoughts. But give me an entire poem that’s a metaphor for something, and I’ll probably flounder. An English teacherContinueContinue reading “Holy Trinity: Poetry in Motion”
Reigniting Hope: Flames of Faith, Hope, and Love
The summer heat brings with it dry conditions that ignite like kindling. Just this week, my brother and his family were at the ready to evacuate on three occasions because forest fires raged near their home. When my brother sent me a video of one of the fires, my heart sank. Then my mind gotContinueContinue reading “Reigniting Hope: Flames of Faith, Hope, and Love”