This is excellent. At times I thought you were writing just for me. This one thing you said really hit home, "Such persons need to read Brennan Manning’s ideas about grace for ragamuffins and less Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s call for costly grace!" Manning's books have really helped me in my life, Bonhoeffer . . . though he is a modern hero to me . . . less so. You told me once that you'd never heard the music of Rich Mullins, and yet you've read Manning's books. Mullins was probably Manning's most gifted and beloved disciple who sang so beautifully the Love of God that saved him from his own self-hatred. https://youtu.be/0lAIeyZ1Fyg?si=DlH4doKasrSC1mSN
I’m not one to steep myself in politics or economics, so I don’t know if I was entirely aware that the well-off benefit more from government aid and breaks than do the poor. Or maybe I knew and conveniently forgot. Thanks for the reminder.
I am looking forward to buying Pastor Paul and I Corinthians in the Everyday Bible Study. This was so good. The warning is there because the temptation is there. The church exists as a microcosm of our culture, and is affected by what the culture values, and has throughout time. I recall Winn Collier speaking and saying of Eugene Peterson, "All I can tell you is that whoever was in front of Eugene Peterson, he loved." It is a humbling and motivating statement for me.
This was one on the best reads! I feel convicted and I feel encouraged. The part about status…and the imposter syndrome. Reading Manning’s works changed my life. And continue to. As a Latino, I’ve seen how people in power use their influence to maintain in. It puts us back into a place of shame. I’ve also seen people in power give it away. It so dignifying and empowering. Thank you!!!
This is excellent. At times I thought you were writing just for me. This one thing you said really hit home, "Such persons need to read Brennan Manning’s ideas about grace for ragamuffins and less Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s call for costly grace!" Manning's books have really helped me in my life, Bonhoeffer . . . though he is a modern hero to me . . . less so. You told me once that you'd never heard the music of Rich Mullins, and yet you've read Manning's books. Mullins was probably Manning's most gifted and beloved disciple who sang so beautifully the Love of God that saved him from his own self-hatred. https://youtu.be/0lAIeyZ1Fyg?si=DlH4doKasrSC1mSN
Thank you Scott
I’m not one to steep myself in politics or economics, so I don’t know if I was entirely aware that the well-off benefit more from government aid and breaks than do the poor. Or maybe I knew and conveniently forgot. Thanks for the reminder.
I am looking forward to buying Pastor Paul and I Corinthians in the Everyday Bible Study. This was so good. The warning is there because the temptation is there. The church exists as a microcosm of our culture, and is affected by what the culture values, and has throughout time. I recall Winn Collier speaking and saying of Eugene Peterson, "All I can tell you is that whoever was in front of Eugene Peterson, he loved." It is a humbling and motivating statement for me.
Yes, "the warning ... because the temptation." The Roman desire for status preceded the Romans, and it is with us today. Thank you.
This was one on the best reads! I feel convicted and I feel encouraged. The part about status…and the imposter syndrome. Reading Manning’s works changed my life. And continue to. As a Latino, I’ve seen how people in power use their influence to maintain in. It puts us back into a place of shame. I’ve also seen people in power give it away. It so dignifying and empowering. Thank you!!!