Introduction In Luke 4, Jesus returned to his hometown of Nazareth, not just as the carpenter’s son, but as the Spirit-filled messenger of God’s Kingdom. He stood in the synagogue where he had worshipped as a boy. He read from Isaiah 61. Then he said something surprising: “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your... Continue Reading →
Book Review: “The Inconvenient Gospel” by Clarence Jordan (Edited by Frederick L. Downing)
The Inconvenient Gospel is a stirring collection of Clarence Jordan’s most powerful writings, capturing the essence of a life lived boldly in pursuit of justice, unity, and love. As a Southern Baptist minister, theologian, and farmer, Jordan was not content with preaching from the pulpit; he chose to live out his faith by challenging the... Continue Reading →