What’s in it for me???

by | Nov 17, 2011 | Faith

  When I was younger I was told that Jesus died for me sins.  I asked, “Why?  Why did Jesus die for my sins?  If Jesus is God why did anything need to be satisfied?  Who is God to satisfy anyone, not least of all Satan?  Plus, it seems...

Is There Life After Talking?

by | Oct 26, 2011 | Faith

There are so many young people who are disillusioned with Christianity.  They are disillusioned with bad theology, emotional rants, moral failures, refusal to help the poor (and yes it is refusal when one remains inactive), American flags on church altars and the...

Oneness, Otherness, and Ourselves

by | Sep 28, 2011 | Self Discovery

Tonight I went running/walking around Lake of the Isles, as I usually do on dreamy summer nights. I hate to run but I am so motivated, knowing all the beauty I will be surrounded with as I make my way around the Isles. It is truly one of my favorite places in the Twin...

A Politic of Peculiarity Pt 2

by | Oct 28, 2010 | Faith

Unfortunately, the results of such advice were not recorded.  We will never know what the Roman soldier’s face looked like as a Jewish Christian asked to carry his heavy stuff for another mile.  It was the law that they were to only to go a maximum of...

A Politic of Peculiarity Pt 1

by | Oct 28, 2010 | Faith

In the 5th chapter of Luke starting in verse 43 Jesus is recorded as saying, “You have heard that it was said, ‘you shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute...