Crucifixion was reserved for the vilest of criminals. Historically, Jesus (a Jewish teacher) should never have been crucified. But, He was. So why would God, in His goodness, allow His only Son to suffer the horrors of the cross? The…
The Magi are among my favorite characters in the Christmas story. These men, likely Persian astrologers, were so convicted to meet “the king” that they travelled over 800 miles and emptied their purses to honor him. Below is a short…
In the West, we celebrate the arrival of “Holy Week” with Palm Sunday, a recognition of Jesus’s “Triumphal” Entry into Jerusalem ahead of his death, burial and resurrection. But by most definitions, this week was anything but triumphant. Ultimately, Jesus…
The Easter story is a familiar story that many of us have heard since childhood. And we’ve seen it portrayed on countless felt boards in churches throughout the Western world. But I’m afraid it has lost some of its gusto.…
A few years ago, I would have never admitted to being narcissistic. I had a website dedicated to me and a countless social media accounts highlighting my opinion. I shared that opinion often and regularly dominated conversations. In addition, I…
This week, we celebrated the passing of a man known affectionately as “America’s pastor”. Billy Graham was one of the most prominent figures of this generation, and I would argue that he bridged the gap between religion, politics and popular…
One of the most powerful things about the Christmas story is that it reminds us that God isn’t fair. For years I overlooked the lineage of Jesus. In haste to meet the baby in the manger, I skipped over the long…
