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Archive for May 2006

14
May

What the atonement did I

I have taken a step back from blogging for a few weeks now, and during that time I have thought allot about the atonement. I really started thinking about this because of the current cover story of Christianity Today and some concerns that were raised about a small view of atonement… and of course, there were the responses to peoples thoughts on the article.

What I have noticed in all the talk about “atonement stories” is that we all are talking about the mechanics of salvation, but not really focusing on the accomplishment that is salvation.

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11
May

A collect for the renewal of life

From the Book of Common Prayer:

O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen