Our Patient God

Jesus is in Jerusalem, and the leaders of Israel are plotting to kill him. Knowing the tragedy that is before him, Jesus tells his friends and enemies a parable: … “A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. When the time came, he sent a … More Our Patient God

All are Welcome, but All are not Accepted

This week, the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, hosted a seminar regarding the gospel, the church, homosexuality, and the future of marriage. It was held at the Opryland Resort, and dozens of well known speakers addressed the 1300 participants. Some of the topics addressed at this conference were: How do we … More All are Welcome, but All are not Accepted

Fickle Interest in the Palestinian Idol

If Jesus lived in our current day, he would be “trending.” Social media would be buzzing about his miracles, his teachings, his followers, and his ministry momentum. He would be a cultural icon in the making; perhaps even the Palestinian Idol. TMZ would have their paparazzi and reporters documenting his every move. However, if Jesus dwelt … More Fickle Interest in the Palestinian Idol