Matthew Root

Today on the blog, I introduce a new series about the basics of a framework I’ve found helpful in the process of reclaiming my faith and ensuring it’s bearing good fruit in the world. Today I begin by sharing a bit about my story and motivations. http://matthewroot.ca//integral-basics-part-1-the-search-/

Today’s Gospel reminds us of one of Jesus’ most famous and impactful metaphors. http://matthewroot.ca/2021/05/02/vine-and-branches/

Today on the blog: a review of Lisa Sharon Harper’s beautiful book, The Very Good Gospel http://matthewroot.ca//book-review-the-very-good-gospel-b/

Today’s readings bring us back to the most basic teaching of all: love. http://matthewroot.ca/2021/04/25/in-truth-and-action/

There seems to be a disconnect in the popular imagination between the call for Justice and Christian teaching about repentance and forgiveness. Today on the blog, a look at how we’ve got ourselves into this position, and a call to make our repentance matter. http://matthewroot.ca//04/21/on-repentance-and-forgiveness/

Happy Friday everyone! The final post in this short series celebrating Black theology in honour of Black History Month focuses on the brilliant and incisive insights of Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney. It’s good stuff. Read the post and, more importantly, follow the links to her own projects! http://matthewroot.ca//the-form-of-a-slave-the-unflinchin/

The second Black theologian I’d like to celebrate this Black History Month is the educator and advocate for biblical literacy Verna J. Dozier, who calls us to wake up to God’s dream. http://matthewroot.ca//the-dream-of-god-the-sanctified-im/

The readings for today offer some badly needed words of hope for us ... that doesn’t mean hope is easy. http://matthewroot.ca//to-those-who-wait-a-reflection-on-/

In honour of Black History Month, a short three-part series celebrating important voices in Black theology. Today: the great contemplative, churchman and voice for community and peace, Howard Thurman. http://matthewroot.ca//the-life-worth-living-the-propheti/

In today’s Epistle reading, Paul addresses an issue that is very relevant to our lives today: What is the relationship between our personal freedom and community responsibility? http://matthewroot.ca//the-freedom-to-love-a-reflection-o/