Good Friday as Good News, part III
In the first two blog posts in this series, the emphasis has been on these two points: 1 – The cross was a very ugly symbol of power, oppression, and torture
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The New Testament writers look at Jesus, his relationship with God, and his relationship with us from various points of view, but they all agree on one claim that is
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“Ron, you are a pastor, why don’t you wear a cross like many other pastors and priests do?” That is a question that comes along to me in some form
Read MoreGender roles & taking the Bible seriously
Just as it is a huge and unforgiveable mistake for followers of Jesus to buy the “racism is a thing of the past” mantra, it is also a tragic mistake
Read MoreIs God Outside of Time? Do We Have Free Will?
One of our brothers, Brian M., recently asked me to read this over. I always enjoy being challenged to think more carefully theologically and biblically. I appreciate Brian being willing
Read MoreI Love Lent
One of our sisters shared this personal story during our worship service the Sunday before Lent began. She agreed to allow me to post it so long as I didn’t
Read MoreGod as our leader and guide, Part 4
Has God ever guided you when you didn’t know that you were being led? Apparently this happened to Jesus, and he only figured it out after the fact. Listen: Mark
Read MoreGod as our leader and guide, Part 3
For 27 straight years, I started classes in September, from Kindergarten through several grad school programs. Much of this study was focused in topics such as math, engineering, theology, biblical
Read MoreGod as our leader and guide, Part 2
As I mentioned in the first post in this series, I am trying to take the promises that God wants to guide and direct us more seriously than I ever
Read MoreGod As Our Leader & Guide, Part 1
Over the past few months I have been thinking and praying quite a bit about how I can grow in allowing God to be my leader and my guide. There
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