Posts tagged “Jesus”
Is the story of Christ just another conspiracy?
Conspiracy theories are on the rise. You can tell by just listening to people in your own family. In fact, you might have already…
Struggles with Genesis?
For many, the struggle with science and religion starts in Genesis. “You’re saying God created the universe with just a few words? And Adam…
The water always wins
I would like to revisit an expression I heard when I was watching coverage of hurricanes Harvey and Irma: “The water always wins.” Meteorologists…
Church rules
I have counseled many, many troubled people over the years, but never once has anybody ever admitted being a Pharisee. Although the Pharisees as…
Show of force
When tensions rise among nations and their differences are not settled, what can often happen is they resort to a show of force. It…
Memorial stones
I’m a visual person, and I bet you are too. When I receive a gift from a friend, I like to display it where…
Unlikely Lenten preachers: Roman soldiers
Foreign soldiers performing garrison duty in a conquered territory that hated them knew to be on their guard at all times. They also quickly…
Unlikely Lenten preachers: Pontius Pilate
The Romans were justifiably proud of their legal system, elements of which form the backbone of Western law today. It didn’t take the Roman…
Unlikely Lenten preachers: The Sanhedrin
Trial by a jury of your peers is one of the features of the American justice system of which we are most proud. In…
You’re invited
Our neighbor owns a business, and my daughter has worked for him for the past couple of years. Thanks to him, she learned how…
Unlikely Lenten preachers: Caiaphas
It’s a basic principle of any legal justice system that people should not be convicted or suffer penalties for the offenses of others. And…
Free gloves
Recently my two older boys attended a youth group event at our church. Before enjoying pizza and a Packers game (two quintessential youth group…