In Matthew 25.31-46, Jesus tells a story he likens to the kingdom of heaven wherein a king separates people like a shepherd separates sheep from goats. To the goats the king says, among other things, “I was hungry and you did not feed me. …I was in prison and you did not visit me.” They … Continue reading “More Prisons is Not the Answer”
Tag: Christ
VLOG: S2E2 On Being Presby-whaaaaat?
Episode 2 on being Presby-whaaaaat? What is “presbyterianism,” and why am I so over-the-top about being Presbyterian? Just in time for the 500th anniversary of the 16th century Protestant Reformation next month, which gave birth…eventually…to Presbyterianism. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, or subscribe to this blog in the space to the right.
VLOG: S2E1 New Beginnings
It’s a new season here at Faith & Coffee, and that includes my YouTube channel. “New Beginnings” is the theme. Stay tuned for “To Be Presbyterian” and “Reformed” in honor of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 grievances against the Church on the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany. Be sure … Continue reading “VLOG: S2E1 New Beginnings”
God is Love – the Nature of Being
If you don’t subscribe to the daily meditations of Fr. Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in New Mexico, I encourage you to do so. His depth and insights are both challenging and encouraging at the same time—I like that kinda thing. Most of his meditations are drawn … Continue reading “God is Love – the Nature of Being”
How Do WE “Do” Church Better?
Thousands of books (dare I say tens of thousands?) have been written about it. Ecclesiastical rock stars have touted the top 10 ways to do it (and written books). Denominations are still wrestling with THE way to do it. And yet, we aren’t there yet. I don’t know how many books, conferences, YouTube talks, and … Continue reading “How Do WE “Do” Church Better?”