By David Marshall Christians who seek a deep understanding of Islam, and who hope to relate in authentically Christian ways to Muslims, will soon become aware of various challenges. In these reflections I suggest that Christian engagement with Muslims needs to be characterized by intelligence, humility, and confidence: intelligence that avoids stereotypes and shows respect for … [Read more...] about An Agenda for Christian Engagement with Muslims
Archives for November 8, 2021
25 Pentecost, Year B: Prayer in Crisis and Confidence
SUNDAY’S READINGS | November 14, 2021 1 Sam. 1:4-20 or Dan. 12:1-3 1 Sam. 2:1-10 or Ps. 16 Heb. 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25 Mark 13:1-8 Whenever we read Holy Scripture, no matter how challenging or confounding the passage, we read it “that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life” (Collect). We listen to Scripture patiently: we read, mark, learn, and … [Read more...] about 25 Pentecost, Year B: Prayer in Crisis and Confidence
The Troubled Heart
By Pamela Lewis A Reading from Psalm 77 1 I will cry aloud to God; I will cry aloud, and he will hear me. 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; my hands were stretched out by night and did not tire; I refused to be comforted. 3 I think of God, I am restless, I ponder, and my spirit faints. 4 You will not let my eyelids close; I am troubled and I cannot speak. 5 I … [Read more...] about The Troubled Heart