On reading the works of the Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius (121-180), John Wesley is said to have wondered whether here was one of the “many” whom Jesus said would “come from the east and the west, and take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven” (Matt 8:11).Over the centuries Christians have often asked whether … [Read more...] about ‘I Like Surprises’