The above picture appeared in one of my Facebook feeds. Like other memes, it’ll make its way around the internet and people will see some sort of truth in it. I think it can be understood in one of two
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DID GOD CREATE PAIN AND SUFFERING?
BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP
I think all families have black sheep. In some families the black sheep is simply the odd person out. Perhaps his interests are different, or he has a different sense of humor. In other families, it is the black sheep
Read moreTRANSLATION NIGHTMARES!
One question I get quite regularly is: which Bible translation should I use? First, let me CONGRATULATE YOU! You’ve decided to read the Bible and become more familiar with it. That in and of itself is good news! I do,
Read moreRAGING WATERS!
As I write this post the rain is tapping at my windows. It’s not like a few weeks ago when the heavens opened up, and rain poured forth from the sky. This is a gentle sprinkling of rain. My wife
Read moreSIBLING RIVALRY AND THE CROSS
One of the most beautiful, and exhausting, times of the Church year is Holy Week. During this time we remember the days that lead to Christ’s resurrection. Though we remember the triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the Last Supper, the
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When I was an undergraduate, I was blessed to be able to spend two summers doing archaeological excavations in Greece. Each weekend we were allowed to leave our site and travel the country. We bused and taxed to Pylos, Mystra,
Read moreA HALLMARK CARD FOR GOD
One of my favorite days, as a kid, was my birthday. I think every kid on the planet thinks their birthday is one of the best days of the year. Why? The presents, of course! Though the presents were given
Read moreTHE ABOUT ME PAGE
The About page has been updated. You can find it there, or just read below: THE USUAL SPEIL, OR THE YADA YADA… I think when some of you look at the “About” page, you expect to see curriculum vitae sort
Read moreGOOGLE GOES TO SUNDAY SCHOOL
FAMOUS THEOLOGIAN GOES TO THE GOOGLE CAMPUS One of my favorite morning routines is making my cup of coffee and then sitting down to check e-mail, the news, and Facebook. One particular morning, I had a pleasant surprise. My favorite
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