Divine Violence, Part 2 For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come… Mark 7:21a Last week I reflected on how we can read the violent sections of the Bible in a metaphorical way that helps us reconcile a loving God with a sometimes violent text. This method of biblical interpretation … Continue reading Divine Violence, Part 2
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You Give Them Something to Eat
You Give Them Something to Eat When it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now very late; send them away so that they may go into the surrounding country and villages and buy something for themselves to eat.” But he answered them, … Continue reading You Give Them Something to Eat
How Did I Miss That? Part 35: Anger is a Secondary Emotion
How Did I Miss That? Part 35: Anger is a Secondary Emotion Be angry, but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. Ephesians 4:26 There are too many times on too many days that I experience anger. Sometimes, it is my own anger; other times, I am the target … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 35: Anger is a Secondary Emotion
How Did I Miss That? Part 9: Non-Violence is Non-Negotiable
How Did I Miss That? Part 9: Non-Violence is Non-Negotiable “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also.” Matthew 5:38-39 I do … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 9: Non-Violence is Non-Negotiable
How Did I Miss That? Part 3: The Way Out is Through
How Did I Miss That? Part 3: The Way Out is Through Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34a “I shouted out, who killed the Kennedys? When after all, it was you and me.” Sympathy … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 3: The Way Out is Through
The “I” in Faith
The “I” in Faith Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. But even the hairs on your head are all counted. Do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7 We often hear the saying, “There is no “I” … Continue reading The “I” in Faith
The Trouble with Church
The Trouble with Church And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works; you have a name of being alive, but you are dead.” Revelation 3:1 I have issues with the church – … Continue reading The Trouble with Church
Contemplating Grace 