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Reading: Wright on the Symbolic Action of Jesus in the Temple
This is a reading from Jesus and the Victory of God (pp. 411-428) that wrestles with viewpoints on what Jesus’ action in the Temple (overthrowing the tables, etc.) actually meant. Thick […]
Is Peter’s Baptism Old Fashioned?
Is Peter’s Baptism Old Fashioned? Peter’s baptism is as relevant today as Noah’s ark was when the ancient rains started the flood. But how? First we need to read. “13 Who is […]
Bugattis, Bayer, and Believers
Three quick questions will give you a hint as to what this article is about. 1. “What would the world be like if children had no curiosity?” 2. “What would the […]
Sunsets and Good Cooking
Look at the internet and see how many pictures of sunsets are posted on Facebook, Instagram, and elsewhere. Myriads! Sunsets have an obvious beauty that moves people. Now….ask someone how sunsets have […]
Two Highways. One Deadly.
Imagine two highways that are freshly paved. The asphalt is beautifully black and smooth. Lines are new and clear. This is what I encountered in northwest Texas one evening to study at […]
The Timing of the Resurrection
Often, after preaching a sermon you feel like you could’ve conveyed aspects of the sermon much better. This is another one of those times. I’ve been asked to elaborate. In the sermon […]
Can We Handle The Truth?
The famous scene from A Few Good Men where Colonel Nathan Jessup (Jack Nicholson) is pressed on the stand by the ambitious naval lawyer Lt Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise) has Jessup unraveling […]
Children Knocking
The doorbell rang. We were all upstairs and tucked away, asleep. The street we live on was quiet as usual at these times, so, to say the least, this “ding…..dong” was […]
A Cry For HELP!
Just today God answered a prayer of mine in a way that would surprise most people. How did God answer the prayer? He told me another story, this time through my wife. […]
