Fortunately, Paul is much more interesting than most of his interpreters, myself included.

Heard in full sound, the Gospels tell about the establishment of a theocracy, and portray what theocracy looks like with Jesus as king.

The cross is the surest, truest and deepest window on the very heart and character of the living and loving God.

Jesus, to be sure, often spent long times alone in prayer. But he was also deeply at home where there was a party, a kingdom party, a celebration of the fact that God was at last taking charge.

Worship is humble and glad, worship forgets itself in remembering God; worship celebrates the truth as God's truth, not its own.

True worship is open to God, adoring God, waiting for God, trusting God even in the dark.

All human governments are intended by God to do justice and mercy - to look after, in particular, the needs of the poor and disadvantaged.