The Consumer It’s easy to view church as just another “commercial service.” After all, we’re used to all sorts of services in our society. There are shopping centers that seek to serve our material needs. There are restaurants that seek
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Liturgy: A Work of Love
The Superhero vs. The Crucified
Today is Thomas Sunday, the day we remember how Thomas wanted to put his finger in the marks made in Jesus’ hands by the nails and his side by the spear. He wanted to confirm that this man, the crucified
Read moreTo Be or Not to Be… a Loyal Citizen
We live in a time of nationalism. Red, white, and blue flow through our veins. Recently, we had a national debate: is it patriotic to protest racial inequalities in America by kneeling during the Star Spangled Banner, or is it
Read moreCosmic Salvation
In American circles, I often hear salvation spoken about in an individual way. “I’m saved.” “Jesus is my personal savior.” But the Bible casts a much bigger picture. We’re actually meant to be a part of something bigger than ourselves.
Read moreSeats at a Royal Coronation
It’s easy to see the baptism of Christ as simply the immersion of Jesus in the River Jordan. It’s also easy to get caught up in the theological meaning of the event (the sanctification of the waters, the manifestation of
Read moreTheophany: a Revelation of Creation’s Purpose
Often we come to Scripture with our own questions, such as, “How can I be saved?” This isn’t always bad, but it can cause it to miss what Scripture is actually telling us about the true purpose of creation!
Read moreCome Together, Right Now
Tonight, around the world, we begin the celebration of two great saints: Peter and Paul. But, it’s strange. Two great giants of our faith, yet they share a feast day. Why not a day for each one?
Read moreCompleting Pascha with Pentecost
This Sunday, we’ll be celebrating one of the Great Feasts of the Church, Pentecost. Most Christians know this feast as the celebration of the Holy Spirit. However, not many of us know of the connection to the Old Testament Feast
Read moreJourney Through Mark, part 10
It’s one thing to confess Jesus is the Messiah, but another to understand what that means. If we don’t get it, we might as well see trees walking around…
Read moreJourney Through Mark, part 7
In today’s world, it’s easy to get lost. What we need is a shepherd to guide us, but beware of which shepherd you follow!
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