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…May 17May 17
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.Apr 251Apr 251
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 loveJan 28Jan 28
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.Dec 28, 20231Dec 28, 20231
Jory MertensRefugia Art & Prayer ProjectA Reflection After Reading Refugia Faith by Debra RienstraDec 27, 2023Dec 27, 2023
Jory MertensNavigating Difference: Lessons from Ezra 9:1–9 and Ruth 4:1–17 for Contemporary ChallengesPhoto by Cytonn Photography on UnsplashNov 13, 2023Nov 13, 2023
Jory MertensUniversalism and the Israelites’ Relationship with Other Nations in the Context of Jonah, Rahab…Photo by David Aler on UnsplashNov 13, 2023Nov 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.Nov 13, 2023Nov 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.”Aug 14, 2023Aug 14, 2023