That’s a Mores

The assumption that truth of some sort can, and as it seems, should be separated from culture smacks of Greek philosophy. 

Jumpin’ Jubilee

Jesus is saying that Kingdom people should live within the mindset of the Jubilee.

A Different King, A Different Kingdom

Jesus represents a different kind of King, a different kind of Kingdom.  Jesus is a King who lays his life down for his Kingdom, for his subjects.  Jesus' willing sacrifice will not end there but will expand throughout the world as willing subjects follow the love and sacrifice of King Jesus.

Good News at Night

If you were the leader of a religious group, would you be embarrassed to visit someone who seemed to be a leader in what seemed to be an opposition group?  Often this is how we interpret John 3 when Nicodemus visited Jesus at night.  Let's take a few moments to learn what really happened that night.

Colorful Language

The English language prefers precision, the Hebrew language prefers context, accent, metaphor, poetry, imagery and other nuances to tell a story and describe feelings.  This is one reason why there are so many Bible translations available. 

Snow Day

We live in North Dakota. A small town in what feels like the middle of nowhere. For the most part we like it like that. This winter season we haven't had a lot of snow, until today. It's not a cold day (for us), 32 degrees Fahrenheit, so the snow is wet and sloppy. Schools, …

The Temple and the Presence of the Lord

As believers we are united in Christ, the Temple. We are joined together as one body, not just individual parts, but one building, one people. We love one another in the body of Christ, we care for, sacrifice for, honor one another in the body of Christ.