Abstract theology is overrated. In the contemporary West, we're desperately in need of rediscovering God through ordinary, physical things we see in the world around us. Jesus did it all the time. He mentioned a lily, sparrow, sheep, coin, fish, harvest, banquet, lamp, stone, seed, and vineyard to teach about the kingdom of God. In the Old Testament, too, God repeatedly describes himself and his saving work in relation to physical things such as...

The author challenges the idea of punishment and the prospect of eternal damnation for Christians, examining biblical texts to challenge traditional assertions about the afterlife promised to sinners, and discussing alternatives that align more to the view of a gentle and loving God.

Features four classic episodes plus two lost episodes. The Kite: Davey and friends attempt to fly a kite and run into some problems. The mechanical man: Davey loves playing with his robot but does it love him? The time machine: Davey and friends imagine living in a different time and make a wonderful discovery about God's love. On the line: Davey must prove to his friends that a person can talk to an invisible God. The polka dot tie: Davey and friends...