Bruce Epperly

Bruce Epperly is a theologian and spiritual guide whose recent books include Process Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed and Holy Adventure: 41 Days of Audacious Living.

Articles by Bruce Epperly

Blogging Toward Sunday

Are we hearing God's voice?

Micah 3:5–12; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Oct 24, 2011 by Bruce Epperly

The passage from Micah raises some important theological questions related to God's revelation. Micah is clear that focusing solely on our well-being and declaring war on the poor will lead to a cessation of revelation and vision.

Living by the Word

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Micah 3:5–12

Oct 18, 2011 by Bruce Epperly

African-American mystic and spiritual leader Howard Thurman recalls being caught in a summer thunderstorm as a young boy. As he filled his bucket and mouth with delicious berries and plunged deeper into the forest, he neglected to notice the storm that was forming on the horizon. Then he heard crashes of thunder. Suddenly he realized that he was lost.

Blogging Toward Sunday

What is our great vision?

Deuteronomy 34:1–12

Oct 17, 2011 by Bruce Epperly

The words of Proverbs 29:18--"where there is no vision, the people perish" (KJV)--seem appropriate for reflections on Moses's vision of the promised land.

Living by the Word

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Deuteronomy 34:1–12

Oct 11, 2011 by Bruce Epperly

When I held my first grandchild in my arms, my perception of time was transformed. I began to ponder what his life would be like. I reflected on how it would be shaped by our responses to the challenges we are facing today—global climate change, economic uncertainty, nanosecond technology and the eclipse of the American empire.

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