Soon afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby towns and villages, preaching and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom of God. He took his twelve disciples with him, along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out ... Continue reading
Brothers in Arms: A review
February 28, 2023 By Leave a Comment
"The Sherwood Rangers had begun the war as weekend part-time soldiers, then had been sent overseas on their horses, had performed cavalry charges with sabres drawn, had been converted to artillery, had survived the Siege of Tobruk, had been mechanized and had turned themselves into one of the finest ... Continue reading
Blizzard memories and winter compassion
February 28, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Between February 14 and 15, 1958, more than 14" of snow fell in the Baltimore/Washington area. Temperatures dropped close to zero on the 16th. Power lines were down, and my sister and I were in the dark and cold with our father, who wasn't used to taking taking care of us. But he did well and we all ... Continue reading
Did Jesus bury the lede?
February 27, 2023 By Leave a Comment
As Jesus traveled the countryside preaching and healing, the question everyone asked was: "Who is this guy?"John the Baptist was asking the same thing. One day, he tasked a couple of his own disciples to go have a talk with Jesus. Here's how Luke describes the meeting:John’s two disciples ... Continue reading
Mostly dead is slightly alive
February 24, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Miracle Max (speaking over the dead body of Wesley): He probably owes you money huh? I'll ask him.Inigo Montoya: He's dead. He can't talk.Miracle Max: Whoo-hoo, look who knows so much. It just so happens that your friend here is only mostly dead. There's a big difference between mostly dead ... Continue reading
Apostles’ Creed: Creator of heaven and earth
February 21, 2023 By Leave a Comment
I believe in God... creator of heaven and earth. —The Apostles' CreedWe tend to credit Edwin Hubble with discovering the expanding universe, but in truth he confirmed by astronomical observation what others like Alexander Friedmann and Georges Lemaitre had theorized earlier, based on, of ... Continue reading
Generosity, but with fine print
February 20, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Ray Kinsella: "I did it all. I listened to the voices. I did what they told me, and not once did I ask what's in it for me."Shoeless Joe Jackson: "What are you saying, Ray?"Ray Kinsella: "I'm saying, what's in it for me?" Dialogue from the movie Field of DreamsRay Kinsella is a young ... Continue reading
Apostles’ Creed: I believe in… the Father, almighty
February 18, 2023 By Leave a Comment
I believe in God, the Father, almighty —The Apostles' CreedThe first hint that Christianity worships a different sort of god comes in the very beginning of the Creed. God is Father, almighty, which is a uniquely Judeo-Christian way to think about deity.If you asked people on the street ... Continue reading
