Casey Dwyer

Pastor-Poet-Painter

  • CRUX sola est nostra theologia! Part Two

    [This is part Two of a series on Alister McGrath’s great book, Luther’s Theology of the Cross] In the last post I attempted to summarize McGrath’s research regarding the theological background in which Luther operated. McGrath argues strongly that Luther, between 1509-1514, was operating as “a later Medieval theologian,” (chapter 3), and that his thoughts regarding… Continue reading

  • CRUX sola est nostra theologia! Part One

    So I just finished reading Alister McGrath’s wonderful work Luther’s Theology of the Cross. I had wanted to read this book ever since I became a fan of McGrath’s work, having read through both his Christian Theology and Historical Theology, respectively. Yet, when in the midst of temptation I went to Amazon.com and looked it up, it was revealed that it was a… Continue reading

  • God of the Tangibles

    There aren’t many things in life I enjoy more than holding my wife’s hand. Her small hand fits right into my palm, and I can feel her fingers over mine. I smile with the thought of it, and through many of the things we have faced together this small, loving touch has  meant more than… Continue reading

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  • The Mystery of Thankfulness

    To be thankful implies something about what someone hopes in. When one looks at the world today, there are many things which can be said to be wrong. Wars and rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes, drought, and anger abound. Terrorism has struck fear into Adam’s progeny throughout the globe. Friendships are strained by the vast… Continue reading

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