First let’s define terms. What do you think of when you hear the word conundrum? I think conundrum aptly describes what I want to communicate about grace. Or rather, what theologians in centuries past have already thought, studied, and written about grace. A conundrum is a difficult, almost intractable problem–like…
Read moreWho is Jesus? I believe this is the most important question everyone must answer. When I came to faith in the 70s, I heard there were three choices: Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord. This framing of the identity of Jesus was attributed to C.S. Lewis,…
Read moreThere was a vote in the Senate last week that had my attention. The bill passed 97 yes and 2 nays. I was glad it passed but 97 plus 2 is 99 and there are 100 senators. A little investigating and the mystery was solved. One senator was absent due…
Read moreCommit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3-5 (NIV) As I sat alone in the room waiting for my Bible study group to arrive, I looked at the clock and it was time to start. I waited, thinking that the weather or other…
Read moreJews celebrate the Sabbath, or Shabbat, every week. They light the candles; say a blessing; recite the kaddish; drink wine; say a blessing; and eat bread. It’s an ancient tradition that Jews still revere, the beginning of a day of rest. From sundown on Friday to sundown on Saturday, Jews…
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