Benediction: Matthew 5:20
The Old Testament is a story of failure. Repeated Failure. A thousand odd pages of God telling people “Trust me … Continue reading Benediction: Matthew 5:20
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Benediction: On “Christianity”
Karl Barth was a theologian who literally wrote millions of words and thousands of pages trying to formulate what Christianity … Continue reading Benediction: On “Christianity”
Benediction: Beatitudes – Those Who Mourn
In the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead we read how Mary and Martha come to Jesus to … Continue reading Benediction: Beatitudes – Those Who Mourn
Benediction: Beatitudes – The Poor in Spirit
It’s not the strong or the worthy, but the poor in spirit who will inherit the Kingdom of God. May … Continue reading Benediction: Beatitudes – The Poor in Spirit
Benediction: Parenting
One of my favorite songs is called “Broken Tether” by the Collection. The singer is wrestling with his failure and … Continue reading Benediction: Parenting
Benediction: Jonah 1
Jonah is clearly a failed Christ figure. He even spent 3 days in a tomb that should have been the … Continue reading Benediction: Jonah 1
Benediction: Jonah 2
Many of the questions we ask God can’t be answered directly, not because God doesn’t know the answers but because … Continue reading Benediction: Jonah 2
Poem – Original Design
The dirt pile my son created several summers ago is now a green, rolling feature of our front yard. Time … Continue reading Poem – Original Design
Benediction: Isaiah 42:1-9
One of our biggest roadblocks to justice is the zero sum, winner takes all mentality.We also can’t just pursue Justice, … Continue reading Benediction: Isaiah 42:1-9
Essay: “Lift Up Thine Eyes”
I was born in Huntington, WV, which, for several years in a row, was ranked by Business Insider as “The … Continue reading Essay: “Lift Up Thine Eyes”
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