One Pastor Who Changed My Life
I became a follower of Jesus in a small Assembly of God church when I was 14 years old. My pastor was a man named Phil Hollis. His passionate faith was infectious. But …
Who Is the Greatest?
An argument broke out among the disciples over which one of them should be regarded as the greatest. But Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles rule over their…
Is Papyrus Fragment Suggesting Jesus Had a Wife Authentic?
Earlier this week, the news media reported the discovery of a papyrus fragment (an ancient scrap of paper) that quotes Jesus as mentioning his “wife.” I felt the…
Remembering Jesus
14When the time came, Jesus took his place at the table, and the apostles joined him. 15He said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I…
The Importance of Being a Servant
7The Day of Unleavened Bread arrived, when the Passover had to be sacrificed. 8Jesus sent Peter and John with this task: “Go and prepare for us to eat the Passover…
Politics and Religion
This week the Democrats will be holding their national convention in Charlotte. I wrote last week about the role of a candidate’s faith in his or her bid for public…
Faith and the Presidential Election
What role does your faith play in determining who you vote for for president of the United States? What role should a candidate’s faith play in determining his or her…
Jesus Takes Our Stones
Jesus trained to be a carpenter under his earthly father, Joseph, and probably practiced the trade until he was twenty-nine. Some years ago, when I was in Israel, I had a chance…
Learning to Give
Our generosity to God and others not only touches God and other people; it also changes us. As human beings, we were created with the need to be generous. When we are not generous …
Tithing to God
In my last post, I talked about giving to God, specifically, giving a tithe to the Church. Tithing can be a challenging idea for many of us. As I’ve stated in a previous…