In my last post (The First Will Be Last), I discussed the relationship between Jews and Muslims as offspring of Abraham. Now we will look at the most devisive issue between these Abrahamic faiths, the identity of Jesus. Some Jews still consider him a false Messiah, while others a wise teacher. To Muslims he is... Continue Reading →
Revolutionary Change
At church this Sunday a man entered the sanctuary and sat down in the back pew. He appeared downtrodden, ungroomed and wore a trench coat. It was unclear if he was homeless or had just lived a difficult life. Somehow, looking at him, it felt so right that he should be there. He almost seemed... Continue Reading →
Generational Change: Religion or Spirituality
Christianity has been steadily declining in America for several decades. Beginning with the Baby Boomers, the percentage of people who identify themselves as Christians has decreased with each passing generation. The advent of this decrease coincided with the scientific and technology advancements the 1950s. Televisions had become the primary source of news and entertainment. Access... Continue Reading →
“I Am Doing a New Thing”
When mankind was created, God spoke directly to his chosen. Among those were Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, and Moses. After the Hebrews entered the promised land and began to go astray, he sent his Holy Spirit to speak through the prophets. But all of that was in the past. Through Isaiah the Holy Spirit prophesied... Continue Reading →
Patterns of the Past
It's amazing to see the patterns that have repeatedly emerged across our history. One of clearest patterns to emerge was the fickle nature of humanity. Regardless of the time or location, there has been a persistent cycling between our worship of false idols and a return to God. The idols of the ancient world were... Continue Reading →