Books read in the first half of the year, including fiction, history, and self-help for young adults, among others.
Tag: theology
![An oblong leaf with bright fall colors of red, yellow, and orange rests on a bed of damp, dead, and brown pine needles and leaves.](https://www.whyhavewefasted.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_2464-850x638.jpg)
Reason for Hope
Searching for healing in the midst of post traumatic church disorder.
![Wavy patterns of wet sand, from dark brown to light tan and shades between, left behind when the tide went out. A rusted anchor rests at the top left of the frame, is rope taut across the top of the picture.](https://www.whyhavewefasted.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/100_2985_hq-850x639.jpg)
Getting Comfortable with Ambiguity
Musings on the nature and purpose of ambiguity in theology.
![A close-up view of a bouquet of pink silk flowers.](https://www.whyhavewefasted.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_1318-850x638.jpg)
Is Complementarian a Real Word?
A question to prompt reflection of the word “complementarian.”
![A white bookmark-charm cross hangs from string tied in a Korean knot. It rests on the cover of a dark blue, leather-bound Bible, inscribed with a cross inlaid with Celtic knots.](https://www.whyhavewefasted.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_1108-850x638.jpg)
Who is the Gospel For, Anyway?
A situation faced by a pastor with his teenage daughter forces the question, who is the gospel for, anyway?
![A close-up view of raindrops on the bough of a pine tree.](https://www.whyhavewefasted.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/101_1903_hq-850x637.jpg)
Jesus Weeps with Us
For those who mourn. A reflection on grief and the death of Lazarus.
![Three black-eyed Susans (yellow flowers with a black center) in a cascade against a backdrop of green leaves and brown wood chips.](https://www.whyhavewefasted.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/101_0674_hq-850x637.jpg)
PSA – Following Jesus Doesn’t Require Special Powers
Those whom the world considers “ordinary,” Jesus invites to witness miracles. A reflection for Easter.
![A the petals of a hydrangea flower have faded to brown with the arrival of winter frost. Viewed against the background of brown fallen leaves.](https://www.whyhavewefasted.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0371-850x638.jpg)
Precision of Language – Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Forgiveness and reconciliation are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing, especially in the context of a body of believers.
![Picture of a bee on an orange and yellow flower.](https://www.whyhavewefasted.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/P1000322_hq-850x637.jpg)
Echoes of the Gospel – Repentance and Regret
Reflections on regret and repentance, as prompted by an essay from Daniel H. Pink.
![A close-up view of a wispy white seed, caught in the vines of a tomato plant.](https://www.whyhavewefasted.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/101_0496_hq-850x567.jpg)
Winsome Rebellion (or When Submission Becomes Unbiblical)
Exploring the limits of “biblical” submission.