Imaginative Worlds Opening Example: The Double Life of a DC Employee Imagine a scenario that seems almost too bizarre to be true. There was once a deputy DC Director of Buildings who managed to work two full-time jobs simultaneously. She would spend Mondays and Fridays at the DC Office, and
Anthony Parrott
Washington, DC
349 posts
Previous Posts
Load More
You've reached the end of the list
I have conservative friends who despise the Republican Presidential candidate^ but could never stomach voting for any Democratic Presidential nominee because it would contradict their conservative ideals. I have liberal friends who also—no surprise—despise the Republican Presidential candidate and also could not stomach voting for the Democratic Presidential
There is no one right way to study Scripture. The Bible can (and should!) be approached from various angles, each offering unique insights and benefits. Here are a few ways to engage with biblical texts, ranging from devotional reading to critical analysis. Devotional Reading Devotional reading is a personal and
Or, All Things In Moderation...Including Moderation I struggle with either-or thinking. Actually, I don't struggle with it — I'm great at it. I can too easily find myself making all-or-nothing decisions. * Either I'll run a half-marathon this year; or I won't exercise
In my "Cross Vision: How to Read the Hebrew Bible In Light of the Cross" class, we recently delved into how Jesus positions Himself in relation to the Hebrew Bible, particularly the Torah. The New Testament portrays Jesus as the ultimate revelation of God's character, presenting
Why didn't the Bible—and Paul specifically—make their calls for justice more obvious? Why doesn't Paul more obviously call for the eradication of slavery? Why do modern readers have to do exegetical dances to get Scripture to mean what we want it to mean? Let&
During Christmastide 2023, I decided to begin my own translation of the Bible. First, as a way to continue my love affair with its pages. Second, as a way to continue my work in not surrendering the Bible's interpretation or translation to those with harmful theology.
I came across the below versions of the Apostles' and Nicene Creed from the (unfortunately now closed) Pangea Church, who was pastored by Kurt Willems. Their website had said they got it from the Mennonite Worker, but I can find no evidence of that online. As Pastor Larry Lin