NEW BLOG Topics
January 22, 2009
As we move into 2009 … as all kinds of change happens in the United States, as the world faces economic uncertainty … as the Christian church finds its way in this new landscape …
We are changing the focus on this blog …
We will still be delivng into Scripture, but we will do so within the context of a larger consideration of culture. That is, we will work in line with some of what is happening in services and messages at Sutherland Church. Right now at Sutherland we are considering the question – what does it mean to have faith in Post-Christian World (culture)? We have entered into this question with an examination of the time of the exile in Christian Scripture. You can begin to consider our approach by taking a listen to some of the sermon material on this website and starting next week we will have on this blog, further scriptural reflections.
For now, consider the concept of a Post-Christian world. What we have been saying at Sutherland is that faith in such a world need not be anemic or hostile. Rather, we have this opportunity to live a renewed faith without being annoying or weird. So, as we begin this consideration, take some time to notice expressions of faith around you and in the media. For example, did you hear the two prayers from the Presidential Inauguration earlier this week? How did they differ? How did they reflect an awareness or lack thereof of the culture today? For reading, you might want to read any or all of 2 Kings 25, Lamentations 1 and any or all of Isaiah 40-48. We will be delving into some of this material in this blog.
Take Good Care,
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/20/many-nods-to-jesus-and-one-to-non-believers/
Todd
