Thanks to some encouragement from Alice, I'm back. This morning, I was reading some of John's account of Good Friday. Several times, John 19 points to scripture being fulfilled in the events around Jesus' crucifixion (specifically, verse 24, 28-30, & 36-37). Except for verses 28-30, John quotes the OT passages he has in mind. What…
Why It’s Good to Cry
Can I be honest? I've never understood how some people can always have a sunny disposition. I'm not sure what to make of folks who always seem to be upbeat. Now, to be sure, I could learn from such folks. And I hope I do. But I think it's also true what the 4th century…
Faith, Doubt, & the Choice of Easter
Recently, I read a book I really enjoyed. The Skeptical Believer, by Daniel Taylor, wrestles with faith, doubt, and what it means to live what we believe. It's not a book for everyone, but if you're the kind of person who likes questions, you'll like this book. If you're a person who simply has questions --…
Gulping Grace 