Three years ago I wrote what appears below, with just minor adjustments given our present circumstances. Instead of an inauguration three years ago, our nation will witness an impeachment trial in coming days. Although there seems to be little mystery about the outcome of that trial, will faithful followers of Jesus choose to be agents …
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Jesus’ Kingdom Begins with Lent!?
What kind of a kingdom begins with Lent? Well, a good and godly one. In fact, the gospel story begins with Jesus announcing the presence of God’s kingdom, and then proposing our proper response in “Lenten terms.” “The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The kingdom of God is near! Repent …
On Avoiding Default, Fighting Terror and Following Jesus
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life … “ (John 14:6). Christ followers claim to believe it, or him. In the current climate of tolerance and political correctness followers of Jesus will respectfully but firmly insist that Jesus’ way is the way like no other, that doing it Jesus’ way gets …
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