A theology of lament begins with a foundational understanding of the suffering of the Godhead before it is about my suffering; of the grief of the Godhead before it is about my sorrow; of the righteous judgment of God, before it is about my anger.
For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy...
.. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to...