God is Our Refuge
Throughout the pages of the Bible, safety language infused with the imagery of refuge and towers speaks to divine protection in our …
theology of safety
The Danger of the Cross and the Safety it Affords
In the cross, we encounter a paradox that shatters the norms of human understanding—the concept of enduring danger to ensure safety. As …
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How God Provides Safety
As we continue exploring the theme of divine safety, we venture into the heart of God’s provision. We are looking at the …
God is Safe and Why it Matters
God is safe. Across eternity and through time, the Trinity has always been a community of security and sanctuary. This safety is …
Safety, Vulnerability, and Refuge
Vulnerability, defined as “risk, uncertainty, and emotional exposure,” is a familiar experience for us all. While we often encounter vulnerability in our …
What Vulnerability Creates
I have been thoroughly enjoying Richard Beck lately. I read his book on the Slavery of Death and found it to be …
The Safest Community
Relational safety is one of the greatest and yet rarest gifts in life. We’ve all felt the sting of betrayal from those …
Divine Transparency
In this post, I would like to look into one dimension of a safe community. Meaningful relationships are always marked by transparency, …
Transparency: Peeling Back the Armor
Courage takes many forms, vulnerability is one. If you are like me, being real about your fear, pain, insecurity, depression and loneliness …