“As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the … [Continue reading]
This morning I read the story of Achan whose sin caused the defeat of Israel when they went up against Ai. This story can be found in Joshua 7:16-26. As a 21st Century American, I bristle when I read this story. I want to tell God that it was such … [Continue reading]
"Despite the great importance of his teaching, his example and his works of compassion and power, none of these was central to his mission. What dominated his mind was not the living but the giving of his life. This final self-sacrifice was his … [Continue reading]
Like many of my high school term papers, this post is about two weeks late. My timing isn't great, but recent discussion about Chreasters has kept this topic is on my mind. We joke about Chreasters, those who show up for church on Christmas and … [Continue reading]
