The parable of the Lost Son (or as we’ve hopefully come to see, lost sons) describes two ways of seeking purpose and fulfillment in life, shows how both… Read more “Prodigal God Week 6 – Redefining Hope: An Invitation to the Feast of the Father”
“If the Tomb is Empty,” John 20: 1-20, Colossians 3:1-14
One day, at the beginning of class in my introduction to Christian Doctrine course I had to take in college, the professor got up and gave us… Read more ““If the Tomb is Empty,” John 20: 1-20, Colossians 3:1-14″
Palm Sunday: “The Surprise Guest,” Matthew 21: 1-11
When I was 14 TLC’s (The Learning Channel, not the folk chasing waterfalls) Town Haul, h-a-u-l, came to Laurens South Carolina. It was at the peak of… Read more “Palm Sunday: “The Surprise Guest,” Matthew 21: 1-11″
Prodigal God Week 5 – “My son, everything I have is yours…”
What this parable leaves listeners (and readers) with: two approaches to life that ultimately lead to lost-ness, two lifestyles that are both centered in sin, and two… Read more “Prodigal God Week 5 – “My son, everything I have is yours…””
Prodigal God Week 4 – “The older brother became angry and refused to go in…”
Chapter 15 of Luke’s Gospel is all about things that are lost and found. For Jesus, these words have significant meaning, being “lost” and “found” represent as… Read more “Prodigal God Week 4 – “The older brother became angry and refused to go in…””
“Easter Before and After: Liven Up,” Ezekiel 37: 1-14, Romans 8: 6-11
I learned a new word this week. Ready for it? Nullity. It is a noun, and once I learned the definition I felt like I should have… Read more ““Easter Before and After: Liven Up,” Ezekiel 37: 1-14, Romans 8: 6-11″
“Wait For It,” Isaiah 7: 2-16, Hebrews 10: 4-10
Picture as the opening scrawl in a Star Wars movie or the opening scene in an epic war film Judah was in trouble. During a moment of… Read more ““Wait For It,” Isaiah 7: 2-16, Hebrews 10: 4-10″
Prodigal God Week 3 – “All these years I’ve been slaving for you…”
The Question the Parable Leaves us With – Why does the story end without resolution Answer: The older sons are in Jesus’ audience listening and it is… Read more “Prodigal God Week 3 – “All these years I’ve been slaving for you…””
March 19 – “Easter Before and After: Free Samples,” Exodus 17: 1-7, Romans 5: 1-11
The wilderness had not been kind to the Israelites. That’s probably an understatement or an over simplification, but things were not going well. I won’t make you… Read more “March 19 – “Easter Before and After: Free Samples,” Exodus 17: 1-7, Romans 5: 1-11″
Prodigal God Week 2 – “A Man had Two Sons”
Recap: the familiar parable of the prodigal son is told to a crowd filled with sinners and tax collectors (younger sons) and Pharisees and teachers of the Law… Read more “Prodigal God Week 2 – “A Man had Two Sons””
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