How many people do you suppose have had their eyes and hearts opened to progressive Christianity because of John Shelby Spong? With the easy cadence of a born preacher, he has taken the academic work of the quest for the historical Jesus and brought it into the consciousness of seekers all over the world. For all that he has done to share the truth as he understands it, we can only say, with poet Mary Feagan, “Thanks, Jack.”
I woke up this morning and noticed quietness in my mind.
Hey! That little irritating Old Judge God was gone. Gone.
Lord Jesus, whom we call Christ, hear our prayer:
We have finished the book. Were you here, reading over our shoulders? Listening to our comments? What do you think?
My soul sings in gratitude.
I’m dancing in the mystery of God.
The light of the Holy One is within me
and I am blessed, so truly blessed.
