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Living the Parables: Insights from Matthew 13
Scripture: Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52 31 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; 32 it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of…
The Dark Side of American Exceptionalism
I do not want to take anything away from the moon landing, it was a truly momentous achievement. I am still awed by the engineering and courage that resulted in such an accomplishment. I am however disappointed in the White House’s choice of words to mark the celebration yesterday. The concept of “American Exceptionalism” is…
Understanding God’s Presence: Lessons from Jacob’s Dream
Scripture: Genesis 28:10–19a 10 Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. 11 He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. 12 And he dreamed that there was a ladder…
Lessons from Matthew 13: The Soil of Our Hearts
Scripture: Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23 13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went…
Promoting Critical Thinking in Christian Dialogue
It would be easy for me to disprove this meme by simply listing a bevy of scholars who are exception critical thinkers and well respected in their various fields. I am also sure that if I was in conversation with this individual I could shut them down with facts showing that their ideas were based…
Understanding Women in the Old Testament Context
I It can be difficult for many to recognize that the Old Testament does at times speak of women as if they are property. And this realization leads to claims like the one made in this meme. I do not believe that the conclusion drawn by this meme is justified. First, I think this is…
Debunking the Christian Nation Myth: Founders’ True Beliefs
Christian Nationalists will often point to the Founding Fathers as exemplars of “a Christian Nation” without knowing the beliefs any of these men held. The reason is that when it comes to historical figures Christian nationalists are very forgiving, accepting the faith of these individuals without question. If only they applied that level of forgiveness…
Understanding Psalm 72: A Prayer for Righteous Leadership
Scripture: Psalm 72 Of Solomon. 1Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. 2May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. 3May the mountains yield prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness. 4May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,…
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