When it comes to the dominant culture, Christians often feel like outsiders. What if that’s meant to be a reason for joy? In this review of Patrick Miller and Keith Simon’s Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jesus in a Disorienting Culture, Chad Ragsdale of Ozark Christian College explores the book’s main points, strengths and weaknesses, and key takeaways.
Metanarrative of Renewal as God’s Powerful Story of Restoration and Participation Scripture’s metanarrative is not a comforting escape but a true and hope-filled invitation to step into God’s renewing work. […]