Monthly Archives: May 2018

LOG 5/29/18. “THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NOT A MATTER OF WORDS, BUT …” What with a bevy of (what I would call) counterfeit ‘evangelicals’ out there hustling all kinds of agendas that are inimical to the teachings of Christ, … Continue reading →

BLOG 5/25/18. THE DISRUPTIVE GOSPEL OF PEACE  I am increasing fascinated by the New Testament designation of the message of Jesus Christ as the gospel of peace. In Paul’s word of caution to the church about the ever-present malice of … Continue reading →

BLOG 5/22/18. “FORSAKING ALL OTHERS …” With the wedding of royal couple fresh in our minds, it might be a good time to take a fresh look at vows, at faithfulness and unfaithfulness. The royal couple looking deeply into one … Continue reading →

  BLOG 5/18/18. IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A ‘CHRISTIAN’ NOVEL? In a recent dinner-table conversation, I was asked whether I had read somebody’s ‘Christian novel.’ I had never even heard of the author, or of any of the … Continue reading →

BLOG 5/15/18. A CONVENIENTLY IGNORED TEACHING OF JESUS It is such an enormous blessing for those of us who profess to be followers of Jesus Christ, that we have the documentation of his life and teachings by eyewitnesses, or by … Continue reading →

BLOG 5/11/18. MY ‘GADFLY’ JOURNALS I was surprised by the several comments I received about my recent blog on Frodo as a model of faithfulness. I agree, and I identify with him since I am also an unlikely bearer of … Continue reading →

BLOG 5/8/18. FRODO: A MODEL OF FAITHFULNESS It might surprise my readers, but I find the diminutive and rustic hobbit, Frodo, in J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic Lord of the of the Rings, to be a model for me of … Continue reading →

BLOG 5/1/18. WHY ARE WE SO RELUCTANT TO BE HONEST IN CONFRONTING DEATH? Let me see if I can do you a favor. Let me raise the issue and help us all to come to grips with the issue of … Continue reading →