Have you ever had a conversation with a friend that was going in a predictable direction, and then all of a sudden they said something so out of character you were at a loss for words? It can stop you in your tracks. Your brain was all set to walk in a particular direction, and then your friend pulled a U-turn at mach 3. “I think the Penguins have a really great shot at winning the cup this y…
Hey gang! Another week down, time for another Friday poll question! As we're wrapping up this series on the blog (thanks to Ed and Jim for helping out!), we're wondering what you would most like to hear about next! What questions about faith would you most like to see our authors tackle next? Leave a comment below, and we'll explore the next leg of the journey together! Stay warm this weekend…
When we left the story of the resurrection last week, we left it in a bit of chaos. There was a footrace. We’re not sure who won really. Suddenly the body is gone, and the disciples (who had incidentally been warned that this was coming) are confused and scared. Mary Magdalene was there, in fact the first to discover the empty tomb and tell the other disciples about it. Our story picks up with h…
Greetings friends! It's time for another Friday poll question! Take a moment to join the conversation by leaving a comment below! Today's question: What are the spaces that make it easiest to connect with God? Are there places where it's easier for you to feel God's presence through prayer or practice? Leave a comment below, and have an excellent weekend!
Anyone who says that the Bible is boring, or lacks a good sense of humor, isn’t reading the same book that I am. I love how the authors of Scripture have taken pot shots at the world around them, those they think are doing religion poorly, or those on the outside looking in. The disciples, when they picked up pen and parchment, typically took aim at each other. Take for instance John’s account of …
