Religion

Religion

I am a pharisee. That is, more often than I care to admit, my values, disposition and behavior more reflect those of this first century religious order than the values, disposition and behavior of the risen Christ. This is most undesirable. Jesus was not cool with the...
Know Me Now?

Know Me Now?

Pondering one of my all-time favorite Jesus “How you like me now!?!” moments: Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. He went to...
I Know He Does

I Know He Does

In pondering the events of Passion Week leading up to Easter, it would appear, from a historical and universal human experience perspective, that there is nothing particularly unique or remarkable regarding the physical and emotional experiences of Jesus. Now, before...
What Would I Give?

What Would I Give?

What would I give to see my children’s dreams realized? To see them well and happily married with families of their own? To watch them grow in Grace together, walking closer with You every day? What would I give to see my wife’s hopes and aspirations bloom into full...
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction

In the conversation regarding the preference between knowledge and imagination, I find myself invariably entangled within imagination. Certainly not to the complete neglect of knowledge (that would be foolish) but if forced to make an irrevocable choice between the...