Has anyone else noticed our tendency to look at God almost as if he’s two people, or suffers from multiple personality disorder? The “Old Testament God” is angry, judging, passing out laws and punishing those who don’t follow them. But the “New Testament God” is different God, all full of love and care and forgiveness. What’s up with this Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde view of God? Is it possible that the “New Testamen…
Sin is bad. (I’ll accept my award for most innovative theologian now.) This is a benign phrase of Christianity- a foundational remark that righteousness or good is better than sinfulness or evil. We can all (for the most part) agree on that. Sin is bad. But not so much my sin. My sin is justified. You wouldn’t believe how the person I yelled at was acting. If my marriage was more ful…
“For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters…Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.” Hebrews 2:11&18 The Lenten season is often looked at as a time of sacrifice and suffering, a time to remember Jesus’ fast in the wilderness and a time to…
Good afternoon friends! Today's Friday Poll is predictable: What are you giving up/taking on for Lent? Leave a comment below to join the conversation! Have a great weekend everyone!
(Editor's Note: Sorry for the missing blog yesterday! Things got crazy in a hurry, and then I was without internet in the evening. If you read this, and notice that there was a missing post in the series, please collect a free hug on Sunday!) 35The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” 37The two…
