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]
“You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you.” (Deuteronomy 4:2, ESV) We are told that we are not to add or subtract from what God commanded of the … [Continue reading]
