Knowing I don’t believe

Belief, identity, and belonging Do I believe? This question is often answered with a 'well, does anyone, really?'. And while a negative response to this is a perfectly fine philosophical rejoinder, the Christian professes a yes. And not just a mild mannered or more common today an embarrassed almost apologetic affirmation. The Christian profession of…

Reading with a Friend

Traditional beginnings aren't my strong suit, this shows in my preference for the Gospel of Mark. "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." What follows is certainly not the beginning those of us who were brought up in the church have come to expect. Where is the manger? Where are…