How will we respond to Syrian Refugees?

Our words matter. Our opinions matter. Our response matters. “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He willContinue reading “How will we respond to Syrian Refugees?”

Long Exposure

“Writing about the Christian life . . . is like trying to paint a picture of a bird in flight. The very nature of a subject in which everything is always in motion and the context is constantly changing — rhythm of wings, sun-tinted feathers, drift of clouds (and much more) — precludes precision. Which isContinue reading “Long Exposure”

Journey to the Cross: Sunday

Jesus Enters Jerusalem as King (Palm Sunday) The most significant week for Christians is the week of Easter, often called Holy Week. I thought it would be neat to look at this week from the perspective of Mark. Next year maybe I’ll choose another Gospel author to follow along with. I’ve always liked Mark, though.Continue reading “Journey to the Cross: Sunday”