PinnedJory MertensBe Compassionate as God is CompassionateSermon: Holy Monday, 2024·9 min read·Mar 20, 2024----
Jory MertensThe Garden of Eli: A Parable of AcceptanceIn a small village nestled between rolling hills and verdant fields, there lived a wise gardener named Eli. His garden was no ordinary…·3 min read·May 17, 2024----
Jory MertensIntroduction and Preface to “The Earliest Jesus: A Refreshed Reading of the Gospel According to Q”This book, The Earliest Jesus, invites readers of all backgrounds to encounter Jesus afresh through the Gospel of Q.·8 min read·Apr 25, 2024--1--1
Jory MertensTheodicy of Love: Thomas Jay Oord’s Theological Framework on Evil and SufferingAt the core of Oord’s theological framework is the idea that God’s primary nature is love·5 min read·Jan 28, 2024----
Jory MertensHumanity and Sin: An Evolving UnderstandingThe central theme in Jesus’ teachings regarding sin is the call to transformation rather than imposing an external set of rules.·4 min read·Dec 28, 2023--1--1
Jory MertensRefugia Art & Prayer ProjectA Reflection After Reading Refugia Faith by Debra Rienstra·10 min read·Dec 27, 2023----
Jory MertensNavigating Difference: Lessons from Ezra 9:1–9 and Ruth 4:1–17 for Contemporary ChallengesPhoto by Cytonn Photography on Unsplash·6 min read·Nov 13, 2023----
Jory MertensUniversalism and the Israelites’ Relationship with Other Nations in the Context of Jonah, Rahab…Photo by David Aler on Unsplash·5 min read·Nov 13, 2023----
Jory MertensThe Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin MaryCelebrate the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast draws us to the story of when Mary visited Elizabeth.·3 min read·Nov 13, 2023----
Jory MertensWomen In The Church“There is no longer distinction between Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.”·4 min read·Aug 14, 2023----
