ReKnew
The Cross Above All Else
Category: General
Tags: Benefit of the Doubt, Communion, Cruciform Theology, Faith, Jesus
The way to know what a person or people group really believes is not to ask them but to watch them. Christians frequently say, “It’s all about Jesus,” but our actions betray us. Judging by…
Making God in Our Own Image
Category: Sermons and Video Clips
Tags: God, Interview, Jesus, The Work of the People, Travis Reed
In this video, Greg introduces the idea of how we make God into our own image instead of allowing God to define himself through the revelation of Jesus. In an interview performed by Travis Reed…
The Distinctive Mark of Jesus Followers
Category: General
Tags: Enemy Love, Jesus, Kingdom Living, Love, Love Your Enemies, Myth of a Christian Religion, Non-Violence
Topics: Following Jesus
Jesus’ teaching to love our enemies was understandably shocking to his original audience—just as it is to us today. Jesus expected much, which is why, after telling his audience to love their enemies he added…
The Cruciform Way of the Lamb
Category: Sermons and Video Clips
Tags: Bible, Cruciform Theology, Jesus, Lamb of God, Non-Violence, The Work of the People
In this video, Greg offers insight into how to read the Bible with the cross at the center of the revelation of God, thereby reframing how we interpret the violent and nationalistic passages of the…
Blessing the Soldiers of ISIS
Category: General
Tags: Augustine, Enemy Love, Holy War, ISIS, Love Your Enemies, Non-Violence
In light of the overwhelming response to Greg’s post about loving the soldiers of ISIS, we thought we would explore Jesus’ teaching on this topic further. The following is an excerpt from Myth of a…
Loving Enemies in the Day of ISIS
Category: General
Tags: Enemy Love, ISIS, Kingdom Living, Love, Love Your Enemies, Myth of a Christian Religion, Persecution
The following excerpt from Myth of a Christian Religion discusses Jesus’ command to “turn the other cheek.” Whatever our response to the persecution of Christians in the world, we must take this passage seriously. While…
On The Calvinism Debate In Chicago Last Week
Category: General
Tags: Austin Fischer, Brian Zahnd, Calvinism, Debate, T.C. Moore
For those of you who were unaware of it, there was a debate in Chicago last week on New Calvinism that was sponsored by Sojourn Network. Our friend T. C. Moore did an outstanding job…
Lighten Up: What Are You Most Grateful For?
Category: General, Lighten Up
Tags: Gratitude, Lighten Up, Soul Pancake
Taking time for gratitude is good for your soul. Try it!
Lighten Up: Ball and Chain Theology
Category: General, Lighten Up
Tags: David Hayward, Division, Naked Pastor, Theology, Unity
Let’s not allow our theology to keep us from encountering one another in meaningful ways.
“I’m Saved, but I Still Struggle. Why?”
Category: Q&A
Tags: Escaping the Matrix, The Mind, Transformation
Topics: Sin
Many people become Christians thinking that salvation means that they will be free from the struggle with sinful behaviors or destructive ways of thinking. How can Christ live in us while at the same time…
Faith, Healing & Modern Medicine
Category: General
Tags: healing, Kingdom, Mental Illness
On Monday, we offered a post related to the struggles of Robin Williams that referred to how chemical imbalance can cause depression and how those who struggle have this condition should seek medical help. However,…
David Flowers on the Theo Graff Podcast
Category: General
Tags: David Flowers, T.C. Moore, THEO GRAFF PODCAST
Our friend David Flowers was interviewed by T. C. Moore for the Theo Graff Podcast. David floated onto our radar a couple of years ago and we hope you’ll check him out. He has a…
Depression and Willpower
Category: General
Tags: Depression, Escaping the Matrix, Judgment, Mental Illness, Robin Williams
In Greg’s book Escaping the Matrix, he and his co-author discuss the topic of depression. Having experienced first hand the effects of depression, we, the editors at ReKnew, recognize that this short post cannot address…
Something Further on Ferguson: I Raise My Hands
Category: General
Tags: Ferguson, Michael Brown, Osheta Moore, Racial Reconciliation, White Privilege
Osheta Moore is a friend of ReKnew with a unique Kingdom vision. She is a voice you will want to be listening to. She wrote this sensitive and prophetic piece on her personal response to…
Lighten Up: Experience Informs
Category: General, Lighten Up
Tags: Justice, Lighten Up, Racism, White Privilege
If you don’t think the world is filled with injustice, it might be because you’re at the top of the food chain.
Our Lives Matter
Category: General
Tags: Robin Williams, Suicide
In the immediate aftermath of the death of Robin Williams yesterday, Eugene Cho wrote a tender piece entitled Remember that our lives matter. Remember to be more human – to loved ones, neighbors, and strangers…
Lighten Up: Meet Jesus
Category: General, Lighten Up
Tags: Foot Washing, Jesus, Lighten Up, Power, Servant
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Winners!
Category: General
Tags: Benefit of the Doubt, Newsletter
Last month we launched our first e-newsletter for ReKnew and decided to give away ten copies of Greg’s book Benefit of the Doubt to celebrate. Here are the winners: Jerry from Round Lake, Illinois Josh…