Christmas celebrates Christ's birth; Epiphany manifests his glory. Many of us associate Epiphany with the visit of the Magi but don't know much more about it. In this Fullness of Time volume, priest and theologian Fleming Rutledge expounds the primary biblical texts and narrative arc of the season, inviting us to discover God's glory anew.
Sermons of hope and faith for those who have lost both. Many of us struggle with doubt, uncertainty, and disbelief. The problem is not the struggle but when we stop wrestling; not when we lose sight of God but when we stop looking. Fleming Rutledge speaks directly to readers who are plagued by doubts and uncertainties about Christian faith. Among the host of challenging questions she addresses are: Doesn't everyone have their own idea of God? What if I'm not very religious? Can we still believe in the Resurrection today? Rutledge approaches these questions with a combination of pastoral warmth and intellectual fearlessness. She aligns herself with the struggling questioner as she faces the most penetrating theological challenges of our day. Provocative, learned, and displaying the elegance of expression for which Rutledge is well known, Help My Unbelief does not offer arguments but points toward the One who creates and sustains faith.
The book features a foreword by William H. Willimon, known for his insightful perspectives on faith and ministry. It delves into themes of spirituality, community, and the challenges faced by modern believers. The author offers a fresh take on traditional concepts, encouraging readers to engage deeply with their faith and the world around them. Through thought-provoking narratives and reflections, it aims to inspire a transformative journey in understanding and practicing one's beliefs.