Summary: People often dream of a better future, but we want it on our terms and in our timing. The … More
Tag: Jesus
Inside-Out Faith: A Reflection on Rev. 20:11-15
Then death and the grave were thrown into the lake of fire. This lake of fire is the second death. (Rev. … More
Bible Study – The Fulfillment of All Things 2: The End of Death (Rev. 20:11-15)
Summary: Lists are significant when they are connected with the power and authority to preserve or give live in the … More
The Banishment of Evil
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your … More
Bible Study – The Fulfillment of All Things 1: The Banishment of Evil (Rev. 20:1-10)
Summary: Sometimes it can seem like the bad guys are winning and standing on the side of goodness seems pointless. … More
The Resurrection Promise
The disciples saw Jesus do many other miraculous signs in addition to the ones recorded in this book. But these are … More
Bible Study – The Way Maker 5: The Resurrection Promise (John 20:19-31)
Summary: Because of our uncomfortableness with death, we tend to deny or solve it. But our human efforts to deal … More
The Way Maker 1: Life Without Shame
About three weeks ago, Susan and I were driving down the I-5 to Seattle for a flight that we were … More
What Does It Mean to be the Church?
Many people answer this question in different ways. We might think that it requires a two-part answer such as, ‘we … More
Holy Sexuality 2: Being Faithful in a Changed World
Last week, when Susan and I went to Chicago for a Pastoral Leadership Institute Immersion that our church sent us … More
