Why Jesus being raised from the dead matters historically
If you are interested in a detailed study of the reasons “Jesus was raised from the dead” can be taken seriously as an ancient historical claim, The Resurrection of Jesus
Read MoreWhy Jesus being raised from the dead matters ethically
All through my decades as a pastor, I have heard some of my dearest friends say “Whether the story of God raising Jesus from the dead is true or not,
Read MoreSons & Daughters Through God’s Annointed One
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I am somewhat amazed that so many Christians seem to believe that the big picture message about God raising Jesus from the dead is
Read MoreThe resurrection: more than just miraculous power
I think it is often surprising to people when (if ever) they realize that the main reasons the New Testament writers thought the fact that God raised Jesus from the
Read MoreNo Event is Neutral (& Life is Sometimes Strange)
There is certainly nothing news-worthy about having a terrible cold, like the one I’ve had, nor about the fact that I haven’t updated my weekly blog for a month. Now,
Read MoreStriving to understand God’s “now and not-yet” creation
If this stage in history is the best God can do, then God is neither very good nor very powerful. This statement may strike you as brash, but it is
Read MoreBeing a servant by being yourself—courageously! (part 2)
Last week, I reflected on a young Israeli slave girl, and the amazing difference in history she made just by being herself—courageously. Today, I want to reflect on a passage
Read MoreBeing God’s Servant Can Mean Courageously Being Yourself
I deeply appreciate the fact that serving God often involves planning and strategizing. Also, it is sometimes overwhelming how gifted some people are who make their talents and abilities available
Read MoreThankfulness in community
Those of you who know me personally know that I tend to lean toward the world of theory and big pictures rather than toward the world of details and specific,
Read MoreThankfulness as an Attitude and Opportunity
As I mentioned in my post last week, I am increasingly convinced that learning to be thankful to God and to one another is crucial to our well-being as individuals
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