Christianity does not locate freedom in radical autonomy. It does not tell either men or women that happiness consists in escaping obligations arising from relationships we did not entirely choose.
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10/26/26
Jesus never promised me a World Series championship. He never promised that my children would always succeed or that life would go according to plan. He promised something better.
10/16/26
In Jesus, God acted first, even when we were dead in our trespasses and sins (Eph. 2:5).
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01/01/19
Psalm 51 teaches two things: mercy and sin. But aren’t we already experts in sin? Why do we need God to teach it to us?
12/26/18
He who created the heavens and the earth is adored by angels, shepherds, magi, and cows.
12/18/18
The age of grace has dawned, the time in which all things will be made new.
12/16/18
No doubt a few preachers cringe at the thought of "C and E" (Christmas and Easter) Christians showing up for Christmas Eve services...I must confess, when I preach on Christmas and Easter, I do not share this sentiment held by some of my peers.
12/11/18
I apologize for my part in making Christmas necessary. I have learned that Christ is NOT the reason for the season, I am.
12/06/18
The incarnation was universal, irrespective of nationality, race, or even Christmas tradition.
12/05/18
As the church gathers in worship, however, different words reverberate in readings, hymns, and homilies. These words beckon us to get dirty.
12/04/18
Do any of you have one of “those” kids? Every family should have at least one. They humble you.
11/30/18
As we enter into this year’s Advent season, this blog is a part of our series on the hope we find in, through and given by Christ, Each week’s installment will look at hope from a different perspective with special emphasis on corresponding passages of Scripture.
11/29/18
There are no shortcuts with Him. No life hacks. No tricks or changes we need to make to get on God’s good side. There’s just Truth, just Jesus.
11/27/18
I’m a life-long New Yorker, and I have the pleasure of working minutes from the neighborhood I grew up in as a boy.
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11/20/18
He was a beggar on the streets. And, he was as good as dead if he didn't receive a blessing. The words, "you're cursed" haunted his mind.
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