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Hebrews – Journey of Hope

When I asked my friends what books on this journey of hope are worth reading, one friend (Steve) suggested the book of Hebrews from the New Testament. At first it seemed an odd suggestion because Hebrews has always struck me as more of an argument for the divinity of Christ than a book about hope. But reflecting on the (admittedly few) passages from Hebrews I remembered, they all had an underlying message of hope and confidence. So I jumped in.
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Several passages stood out. The most famous is at the end of chapter six as the author expounds on the …

Book Reviews,

Reading List Part II

Earlier this month I wrote about the books I’d read during my sabbatical. I thought I’d post another update before leaving for Italy.

Before my break, my friend Nick suggested I read The Voice of Jesus by Gordon T. Smith. I really enjoyed this book. Smith takes the spiritual traditions of three different Christian leaders — a Jesuit (Ignatius), a Methodist (Wesley), and a Puritan (Edwards) — and pulls out their commonality. This is molded into a model for understanding God’s intentions … or as the book title makes clear, a method for hearing the voice of Jesus. I especially …