Following in the Way of Jesus: Theological Thoughts for Daily Living
Ebook
In this book, seasoned pastor-theologian Donald McKim offers reflections on what it means to be following in the way of Jesus as Christian disciples. These pieces take the form of theological thoughts for daily living. Part One explores "Pursuing the Path of Faith" (with sections on "Believing" and "Trusting") while Part Two concerns "Walking in the Spirit" (with sections on "Following" and "Serving"). McKim brings to bear a lifetime of experience with the Scriptures, the Christian theological tradition, and the walk of faith in these short, stimulating reflections.
“Donald McKim may not sound like a rebel, but he is one. While other Christian writers woo readers by asking less of us, he asks more: more engagement with history, more clarity of thought, more commitment to loving God with our whole minds as well as our whole hearts and souls. Above all, he trusts we are up to the challenge of seeking deeper understanding of the faith that is in us and kindly leads the way.”
—Barbara Brown Taylor, author of An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith
“Like Luther and Calvin, Donald McKim combines in his new book erudition for intellects with the simple truth of the gospel for laity. His writing, always fluid and accessible, never saccharine or preachy, brings to mind the works of both Reinhold Niebuhr and his brother H. Richard Niebuhr. Drink deeply at this well and take time to learn from a man who has spent a lifetime sharing the gospel in truly incarnational ways.”
—William J. Carl III, former president, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
“In these fifty-two wise and beautifully written essays, Donald McKim describes the path for following Jesus and sets out torches to illuminate the way. McKim brings a wealth of theological learning, deep personal experience, and a feast of pastoral insight to this task. To read this book is to be summoned to a more profound life of faith.”
—Thomas G. Long, professor emeritus of preaching, Candler School of Theology
“Donald McKim’s passion for Scripture, theology, the church, and, above all, following Jesus is more than evident in this delightful and helpful collection of thought pieces. McKim combines an accessible introduction to the Christian life with an equally accessible introduction to a broad spectrum of theologians (from Luther and Calvin to Perkins and Ames to Barth and Bonhoeffer). This book is a gift in so many ways!”
—James S. Currie, executive secretary, Presbyterian Historical Society of the Southwest
“Donald McKim’s writing is always biblical, theological, and accessible. In Following in the Way of Jesus, McKim adds personal and devotional to that list of adjectives. Reading this book is like having a deep, meaningful conversation with a trusted and wise friend. McKim’s grace, faith, and generosity imbues each page leaving the reader blessed and eager to be a blessing.”
—Jill Duffield, senior pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC
- Title: Following in the Way of Jesus: Theological Thoughts for Daily Living
- Author: Donald K. McKim
- Publisher: Cascade Books
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666752816, 9781666752809, 1666752800, 9781666752793, 1666752797, 1666752819
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666752816
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-07-20T10:50:27Z
Dr. Donald K. McKim is an Honorably Retired minister of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He has served as Editor for Being Reformed: Faith Seeking Understanding for Congregational Ministries Publishing of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He was Editor of These Days (2009-2014) and has also served as Editor for The Present Word and Joining the Feast in the Feasting on the Word curriculum published by Westminster John Knox Press. He was Executive Editor for Theology and Reference for Westminster John Knox Press (2000-2012); Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Memphis Theological Seminary (1993-2000); and Professor of Theology at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (1981-1988). Dr. McKim has al-so been Visiting Professor of Theology at Eastern Baptist Seminary in Philadelphia and Co-lumbia Seminary's Center for Theological Studies in Orlando, Florida as well as Adjunct Pro-fessor of Theology at Colgate Rochester Divinity School in Rochester, New York and Adjunct Faculty at Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. McKim was Interim Pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church in Downingtown, Pennsylvania and the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn, Pennsylvania as well as Stated Supply Pastor of Friendship, Parish, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. For two years he was a Visiting Faculty member in the Religion Department of Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. He has served and presently serves on the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and has served on the Board of the Buechner Institute. He has been a Distinguished Alumnus from Pittsburgh Theological Semi-nary (1994) and received the Alumni Citation for Achievement from Westminster College (2012).