Category Archives: Jesus

The Sermon on the Mount 19

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the … Continue reading

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Ground Zero

This week, I’ve been following the news out of New York regarding the proposed construction of a Muslim mosque in the heart of Manhattan, just blocks away from “Ground Zero”, the site of the 9/11 attacks from 2001. Nearly 10 … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 18

33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 17

27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If … Continue reading

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Controlling Stories

I had a seminary professor who was fond of saying things like this: “Everyone has a story that controls their life.” What he meant by that is everyone has a narrative that significantly shapes their worldview by giving meaning to … Continue reading

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Book Review: Imaginary Jesus

Disclosure: This book was provided to me free of charge by The Ooze Viral Bloggers. Imaginary Jesus is a hilarious, slightly irreverent, wholly challenging work from the pen of Matt Mikalatos. I’ll be the first to admit I’m usually not … Continue reading

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Selfish Praying

I realized something as I was praying today. My prayers are really, really selfish. I realized that I use a lot of first person pronouns when I pray. A lot of “God, I want to ask you to do this” … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 16

21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Naked Gospel

Disclosure: This book was provided to me free of charge by The Ooze Viral Bloggers. I recently received a copy of Andrew Farley’s book The Naked Gospel: The Truth You May Never Hear in Church. The back jacket alone was … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 15

17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an … Continue reading

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