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Meant for Less
So much of our present day, modern, American Christianity is built on principles and ideals that are antithetical to the gospel. So much of what we do is simply un-Christian. Another way of saying this: we have missed the mark … Continue reading
Arguing With God 1
Lately I’ve been considering the nature of prayer. What does it actually mean “to pray”? How does it work? How is prayer different from meditation? How is prayer different for other people? What happens when God doesn’t answer? etc., etc., etc. … Continue reading
Conflicting Christianity
One of the things that I want to do with this blog is to have civil, open dialogue over biblical and theological issues relating to the life of the Christian faith. That will inevitably lead us to conversations, discussions, debates, … Continue reading
Easter Sunday
“After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and … Continue reading
Holy (Black) Saturday
Jesus the Messiah is dead. The Savior–the one that we’ve been expecting to save us and liberate us–is dead. How can this be? How can our leader be dead? Why didn’t he fight? This isn’t the way it was supposed … Continue reading
The Day I Killed the Savior of the World
Today is a difficult day, for today we commemorate the cross. The cross is one of the most diabolical devices of torture and execution that humanity has ever invented. This is the means by which we killed the Messiah. Yes, … Continue reading
Anointing Jesus
As we continue to walk with Jesus during Passion Week, I want to suggest a passage for reflection. It comes from Philippians 2:5-11. Often called the “Christ Hymn,” this is one of the earliest hymns in the history of the Church. Listen … Continue reading
Palm Sunday 2013 (and Happy New Year!)
Happy New Year! Yes, I know what day it is, but I still think you should hear it from me. Sorry for the wait. This is my first post of what has turned out to be a hectic year. I … Continue reading
Changing Seasons: Advent
The Christian life is chock-full of seasons. There are seasons of renewal, patience, doubt, strength, darkness, anger, growth, stumbling, calmness, turbulence, joy, fear, tears, rest, wilderness, oasis, mountain tops, valley lows, reflection, fasting, feasting, and more. We recognize the change … Continue reading
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