Category Archives: Bible

Quote for the Day

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

It is easy to feel resentful at the universality of grace. We may think to ourselves: Have we not done our duty? Have we not been faithful all our lives? Why should undeserving outsiders get in easily? Would it not … Continue reading →

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Judgment

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

When something bad happens, there are those who take delight at looking at the horror and pronouncing that it is a judgment against the people who suffered. Of course, during every hurricane season, this is performed in a schizophrenic way. … Continue reading →

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Sin Groupies

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Christians of a liberal bent criticize their brothers and sisters in the religious right for not caring about the poor. Christians on the conservative side of the aisle chastise their left wing colleagues for being weak on sexual immorality. Yet, … Continue reading →

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Putting Words in People’s Mouths

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

I am puzzled. I found an article that argued very forcefully that Jesus, without a doubt, would vote for the Democratic Party candidate for President–if he was a United States citizen today. Shortly afterwards, I came upon an article that … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

“Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached … Continue reading →

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God is Not on Our Side

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

National, political, and religious leaders commonly insist that “God is on our side.” Just a couple of examples from recent history: “Our movement is stronger today than it was a week ago,” said Ibrahim al-Janabi, a senior al-Sadr aide. “But … Continue reading →

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Fixing Social Ills

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

As a theologian, I unsurprisingly sometimes think about the poor. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew prophets spend most of their time on but two issues: idolatry and the treatment of the poor. In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, recorded … Continue reading →

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As the Deer Pants

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day … Continue reading →

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Reality

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Four hundred years the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt. Generations came and generations went in misery. The author of Hebrews, in writing about the people of the Old Testament, indicates: “Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. –The Bible … Continue reading →

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