I believe the Gospel. Some of my theology is wrong. Some of my theology will be wrong at death. The Bible doesn’t indicate that God is in a constant state of annoyance with, anxiety over, or suspicion of me. He patiently loves and teaches me. How ought we to love one another?
Author: Eric Schumacher
Three Facts That Still Amaze Me
These facts never cease to amaze me: 1. 27 US states are partly north of the southernmost part of Canada. 2. John Tyler, the 10th President of the United States, has 2 living grandchildren. 3. The United States still pays a Civil War pension. There’s a lesson here, for those with eyes to see. But I’ll let…
My Ministry is Built on the Backs of Slaves
Yesterday, my alma mater, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, released the results of a one-year study—”Report on Slavery and Racism in the History of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.” It is a severe and sobering thing to consider: My formal theological education (and therefore a significant part of my ministry) was built on the backs…
Seeing Down Both Sides of the Street
Several years ago, I went for a long walk in my wife’s hometown while staying there on vacation. As I looked down the sidewalk, I noticed a well-to-do looking woman walking toward me. As she reached the intersection a block ahead, she crossed the street. Then she continued to walk in the same direction. I…
The Same Kind of “Different” as Jesus
Do you want your kids to be “different” from others? I do. And I don’t. I want my kids to be “different” in all the ways that others admire and praise and value. I do not want my kids to be “different” in all the ways that others mock and pity and despise and reject…