This website is hosted by Robert Wurtz II. This blog is intended to be a means of putting into writing some of my musings about New Testament Christianity in a post modern culture. We are instructed in scripture to, "Gird up the loins of our minds."
From a New Testament perspective, mending fences is not a mere social courtesy but a radical spiritual discipline essential to one's relationship with God. Jesus emphasized this urgency by instructing believers to prioritize reconciling with others even before engaging in worship. Ultimately, this proactive pursuit of peace is rooted in the "ministry of reconciliation," calling believers to mirror divine grace through forgiveness and humility.
The Power of Reconciliation (revisited)Robert Wurtz II Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. (Matthew 5:24) There is an ancient story found on an old decayed papyrus fragment, of a prodigal Egyptian boy named Antonius Longus who had quarreled with... Continue Reading →