“You don’t want to be on the wrong side of history.” I majored in history when I was in college (I tell our grandchildren it was easy because then there was a lot less of it to learn). Maybe that’s the reason my ears perk up a bit whenever I hear someone say the above.Continue reading “The Right Side of History”
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Reflecting On The Death Of Jesus (1)
When we touch the cross, we put our finger on the pulse of the universe. We touch something that is warm, alive, and vital. Yet it is also holy, arguably the holiest ground of all. With that in mind, I invite us to take off our sandals and approach the cross in reverence, awe, andContinue reading “Reflecting On The Death Of Jesus (1)”
Our Sins Were There
When Paul is proclaiming matters of “first importance” in 1 Corinthians 15, he begins with the bedrock truth that “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures” (v. 3). Jesus’ death was for all sin and that includes ours. Even though our sins were committed centuries after His death, they nonetheless made HisContinue reading “Our Sins Were There”
The power of silence
Pilate is clearly a conflicted man when Jesus is brought to him. He understands that the Jewish leaders have an agenda in wanting to see Jesus crucified (see Matthew 27:18). On the other hand, he has a responsibility to maintain the Pax Romana (Roman peace) established by Augustus and maintained by his successor Tiberius. WhateverContinue reading “The power of silence”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 