Benediction: Jonah 3-4
There are some theologians who think that when Jesus was telling the story of the Prodigal Son he was intentionally … Continue reading Benediction: Jonah 3-4
Category: Benedictions
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
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
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
Benediction: Luke 2:8-20
I’m really fascinated by the Shepherds. This reprehensible, foul-smelling, swearing, group of men that spend their days with stupid animals, … Continue reading Benediction: Luke 2:8-20
