I’ve long been convinced that the ‘queer question’ in the Church today is not really about the handful of particular texts that are used to condemn homosexuality or promote the perpetuation of strict gender roles. After all, ‘Bible believing’ Christians these days find it pretty easy to dismiss the Scriptures’ clear teaching about a lot … Continue reading Two Sides of Adam: Gender in Genesis 1-3
As I noted in my ‘How I’ve Changed’ post back in November, the focus of this blog — about how spirituality changes lives in tangible ways — has impelled me towards being more vocal on issues of social justice over the past three years. And so I’ve done quite a bit of writing promoting the … Continue reading In Search of the Missing Myth: Explorations in Queer Theology
[Every year I post my favorite reads from the previous year on New Year's Day. For those who don't know, I started a reading blog this year, which allowed me to expand my 'best of' efforts quite a bit! The post below was originally posted on my reading blog on January 1, 2023.] I’ve read … Continue reading Top Reads of 2022
As hard as it is to believe, 2022 was this blog’s fifth year. Thanks once again to all of you who have joined me here! As I like to do, I thought I’d take some time this week to look at the most popular posts from the past year, along with a few posts that … Continue reading Best of the Blog, 2022
This is my annual post encouraging readers to be intentional about ending the year, and starting the new one, as well as possible. Every year, I spend my morning quiet time in the days between Christmas and New Years treating the process of looking back at the year that was and ahead to the year … Continue reading Year-End Practices, New Year Planning
Matthew Root 