In the Beginning was the Imagination?

40 Essays in around 100 words #34

What if, in the beginning was the Word, were said, in the beginning was the imagination? Stick with me here. The greek word Logos (the word for Word) is a complicated one, which I will certainly not summarize here. One short summary: logos constitutes the being of the cosmos and of man and provides a bridge between man and God (TDNT). Ibn Al-Arabi also talks about the imagination as the liminal space between God and man. Imagination is the fuel for creation. Imagination brings new confusing ideas together. What if Jesus is the incarnation of the imagination of God?

The Divine imagination at work

From Chaos to Peace

40 Essays in Around 100 Words

The past couple of years I have hosted a party for passover, because I like the concept of a dinner party centered around kids learning an important Bible story. Last year, I was drawn to the theme of Peace arising from Chaos. Here is how I ended the feast: We have this feast to remember that our God is the One who wants to be known to everyone. So He comes into chaos, confusion, hurt, and He brings His peace. It is available for everyone. God gave the Egyptians a way to be safe in the houses covered by blood–In the same way He gives us all a way of protection by the blood of Jesus.

Clearly committed to traditional seder food

Do Garage Sales Make Jesus Angry?

40 Essays in Around 100 Words #32

I remember a conversation about a church sponsored garage sale (Kansas life) not being held in the church building because Jesus wouldn’t like that. Why did Jesus get angry at the moneylenders in the temple? I’ve heard different arguments, but most of them boil down to the fact that these tradesmen were making it more difficult for outsiders to come and worship. This was meant to be Holy space for those without Jewish heritage. They had forgotten the temple was supposed to be a light to the whole world, not just those who had the right bloodline.

Our garage sales usually featured more JC Penny's blouses than books