There must be something wrong with my eyes, I quietly thought. I strained to read the small-print instructions as I was helping my daughter make instant noodles. Everything was fuzzy, and I could see only red on the package and a bunch of black smears that turned out to be the print. It was anContinue reading “Spiritual Bifocals”
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Cabbage and Dumplings
Have you noticed how many Amish videos are circulating right now? Every time I get on Facebook, some old Amish woman is teaching me how to make herbal mouthwash. How to cure foot pain with a cabbage leaf. Or even how dumplings are God’s cure for everything. Now, I appreciate folksy remedies as much asContinue reading “Cabbage and Dumplings”
The Terror of Sunday Afternoon
Living Under Law and Grace The memory is seared in my mind. Maybe because of its frequency. Maybe because of its life impact. Whatever and however, I can see every detail. I can hear her voice. I can see the action that brought me terror. It was the same thing every Sunday. Upon entering myContinue reading “The Terror of Sunday Afternoon”
Current Events and Prophecy
This morning, we woke to an intense battle raging. It is a battle for freedom. It is a battle that will determine the direction of our world for years to come. It is not just another moment in history, but a pivotal moment with far-reaching consequences. There is no escaping its connection to prophetic worldContinue reading “Current Events and Prophecy”
Christ’s Church is Multicultural:
Addressing the Politicization of a Biblical Concept The term multicultural is getting a lot of attention these days. Some of that is good and some is not. From a social or even a political viewpoint, multiculturalism can lean into things like DEI and ensure that no culture is ever viewed as better than another. WhileContinue reading “Christ’s Church is Multicultural:”
The Connection Between Replacement Theology and Antisemitism
Last week’s blog explored the historical connection between Manifest Destiny and today’s Christian Nationalism. I mentioned at the end that I would write further concerning Replacement Theology (supersessionism). In a nutshell, this philosophy teaches that the Church replaced Israel as God’s chosen people. We will explore what that means, the result of this thought, andContinue reading “The Connection Between Replacement Theology and Antisemitism”
Manifest Destiny: Historical Roots of Christian Nationalism
In our current political culture, we hear a lot about the idea of Christian Nationalism. Many ascribe this to President Trump and to many in the Christian right who seem to hold him as God’s ordained leader for this time. Let me begin by saying, President Trump is God’s ordained leader for this time, asContinue reading “Manifest Destiny: Historical Roots of Christian Nationalism”
Dare I Have an Opinion?
The political and theological worlds are so intertwined these days that I am almost scared to have an opinion. For too long, those who disagree have decided it is a basis to hate someone with a differing opinion. How foolish. I find it funny that those who claim to be the most open-minded are oftenContinue reading “Dare I Have an Opinion?”
Grace Gifts
Generosity is not a moment. It is a way of life. People often comment that churches only talk about money. That shows a fundamental lack of understanding of Jesus’ teaching. He spoke on two topics more than any other, and they are closely related. Jesus spoke of the Kingdom and finances. Why? Because He recognizesContinue reading “Grace Gifts”
Sacred Accountability
After several weeks of travel, I am happy to be back in the grove—almost. Today’s blog is an adaptation of this past Sunday’s sermon. It is not uncommon for us to hear the word accountability. We recognize the importance of people around us who help us remain accountable. That might be accountability in our work,Continue reading “Sacred Accountability”
Through Time 