Welcome to Common Grounds Online. Readers of Common Grounds have suggested a website to continue the explorations they began in the book. In keeping with the interactions of Professor MacGregor, Brad, Lauren and Jarrod, the theme of this site is ‘learning and living the Christian story.’
I have invited friends, and a few friends of friends, to communicate aspects of the Christian story that have been significant in their own lives. We’re all trying to find joy and pleasure in this life and the next, but often we forfeit the joy that could be ours by living out foolish, competing scripts. What distinguishes Common Grounds Online Contributors is not our own goodness, achievement or service, but rather the recognition of our need of God’s grace abounding in our lives.
I was saddened to read of the
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 06:54 — Karen (not verified)I was saddened to read of the death of Fr. Neuhaus; his writings and steering at FIRST THINGS were central in fastening me to the Gospel. At a time when I searched to find meaning away from God, away from the church, it was the tenor of his 'voice' and integrity of his stance that contributed to my return to faith in Christ's finished work. I look forward to thanking him one day. Soli Deo gloria.