Similar Posts
Mark’s Unsatisfying, but Compelling Ending
Byempowerby Drew Smith [ene_ptp]While all four canonical Gospels narrate women (In John it’s just one woman, Mary Magdalene) going to the tomb of Jesus, the scene in Mark is a bit remarkable to say the least. To understand the distinctive nature of Mark’s resurrection story, or, as some have suggested, an empty tomb story, we…
The Golden Gate (The Gate of Mercy)
Byempowerby Doris Murdoch The Gate of Mercy, found in Old Jerusalem, is also called The Golden Gate. It is the only eastern gate of the temple mount. The Lions’ Gate is on the eastern side but enters into the Muslim Quarter instead of the Temple Mount. The Golden Gate has been walled up since…
Best-Selling Book of All Time
Byempowerby Nancy Petrey [ene_ptp]The Bible is the best-selling book of all time. But it is rare in some parts of the world where it is such a coveted possession that people will risk their lives to have one. In China, believers often share one copy of the Bible. Each person receives a page, and…
Christians, Government, and the Market Place
Byempowerby Elgin Hushbeck One of the issues that divides Christians on the right and left, and the right and left in general, is their view of government and the market place. This, in and of itself, raises some interesting questions concerning how and why we develop the values and positions we hold. How much do…
The Only Way? and Many Rooms: John 14:1-6
Byempowerby Kent Ira Groff “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by me.” Extremists abuse this exclusive-sounding text to kill or convert people against their will. Yet I want to show how this text about the “only way” and “many rooms” in John 14:1-6…
Discussing Without Disgusting
ByempowerBy Dr. Dolly Berthelot America has become a volatile place to have meaningful conversation. Perhaps the whole world has. Is it possible to address controversial issues together without rancor? We lose that ability at our peril. Whether online or in person, across the dinner table or the board table or the oceans, among individuals or…
Happy Thanksgiving all….and thanks to you, Henry and Jody, for your major contribution to religious publishing and real dialogue!
God’s Peace,
Bob LaRochelle