Life
Who is Jesus? (Part 5)
This week, in our look at the seven “I AMs” of Jesus in John’s gospel, we see one of my favorites. Thus far, Jesus has said he is the bread of life, the light of the world, the gate to the sheepfold, and the good shepherd. This week, Jesus is the resurrection and the life!…
Read MoreBefore Me, You (You Are Known and Loved by God)
[Last evening, Alean and I watched a two-year-old movie that we’d never heard of – “Me Before You.” We knew nothing about the storyline other than that it was supposed to be a love story. The movie is well written, well-acted, and quite convincing. The underlying message of the movie, however, is horrifying. The movie…
Read MoreWhy I Do Not Believe Life Begins at Conception
I am very deliberate about keeping political commentary far from my weekly blog postings. People have strong opinions about issues of faith, and often, even stronger ones about issues of politics. For me to combine the two is a bit like smoking a cigar while fueling up my lawnmower. This week I am making an…
Read MoreThree Truths About Raising the Dead
I marvel, at times, regarding the various trends that seem to captivate the attention of huge numbers of people. More often than not, I have no idea how or where the trend started, or what it is that keeps it going. Consider the recent national obsession with bacon. Seriously, what is up with that? Yes,…
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