Tim Keller in his book, King’s Cross, on the Gospel of Mark: . . . Mark has given us the story of Jesus and declared that this is actually the world’s true story as well: Jesus, the King, created all…
I plan on watching this on Easter
Cal Thomas: Especially At Easter, It’s Easy to Mock Jesus Christ But Don’t You Dare Mock Other Faiths
Cal Thomas: Mocking Jesus of Nazareth is nothing new. Whether it is today’s Lady Gaga or a “Hunky Jesus” contest in San Francisco, Jesus has been the subject of ridicule by those who do not know Him. Even on the…
Dan Phillips: Worst Day Ever
Dan Phillips: The irony of the phrase “Good Friday” has been noted, probably, by all of us. “Good” for us, certainly. Without the cross-work of the Son of God on that day, all would be lost, hopelessly and forever. But…
In the nursing home, every day is Saturday
Theologically speaking, we all know that today, the Saturday between the Cross and the Resurrection, is the longest day of the year.* And, it pictures where we are in life. While we have a certain and fixed hope, we still…
This the Power of the Cross
The Birther Question Deserves Our Attention This Weekend
Donald Trump has recently made a point of asking to see documentation for the President’s place of birth. While I don’t have people on the ground in Hawaii, I’m not personally persuaded this questions needs any attention. I’m not planning…
Nails in our pockets this Good Friday, and every day
In, The Cross Centered Life, C.J. Mahaney quotes Luther in explaining that we all carry the nails of the Cross in our pockets: You and I follow along as the Romans lead Jesus away to the hill called Golgotha –…
Ancient Tsunami Warnings and Lives Built on the Beach
Our hearts continue to go out to the people of Japan. In the below thought, I am not making a point about the Japanese people. But, I am noticing how the Bible uses this picture of building on the beach…
Augustine on God’s Love . . . and Hate
Consider this profound quote from Augustine (emphasis added): God’s love is incomprehensible and unchangeable. For it was not after we were reconciled to him through the blood of his Son that he began to love us. Rather, he has loved…