“One Flesh” Does Not Imply an Unbreakable Bond (JDR-4)
This post continues my series on Jesus, divorce, and remarriage. In this series I am studying Jesus’..
Thinking Theology Aloud [Random]
“Cleave” Does Not Imply an Unbreakable Bond (JDR-3)
This post resumes my blog series on Jesus, divorce, and remarriage. In this post I transition from i..
The “Divorce Evil” and the Response of the Mennonite Church (1880s to 1905)
Click to download a 20-page historical paper:The “Divorce Evil” and the Response of the Mennonite Ch..
Radical Faithfulness: A Proposal about Marriage Permanence
In this post I want to summarize the basic position I’ve come to in my understanding about marriage ..
Hyper-Literalism, Could vs. Should, and a Guiding Question (JDR-2)
Before I begin discussing Jesus’ words on divorce and remarriage, I want to clarify a few things abo..
Jesus on Divorce and Remarriage: Introduction (JDR-1)
Greetings, friends! After months of silence, I have finally prepared some blog posts for you. I hope..
Churchfunding: 2021 Year-End Report
At the turn of every year, as an act of thankfulness and accountability, I like to give a report on ..
Dwight's Family
Why did Mennonites Abandon the Early Anabaptist View of Jesus’ Exception Clause? (Transition from German to English)
A third background factor that may have paved the way for a new Mennonite interpretation of Jesus’ e..
“Worshiping and Imitating Our Servant King” (Sermon)
I was invited to preach a Palm Sunday sermon today. It was a blessing to meditate on the example of ..
Bible Bites [Exegesis]
Why did Mennonites Abandon the Early Anabaptist View of Jesus’ Exception Clause? (Separatism and Confessional Statements)
American Mennonites gradually abandoned the early Anabaptist interpretation of Jesus’ words, “except..