Consider the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ and his disciples: Mark 5:1–15 They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes. And when Jesus had stepped out of the boat, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit. He lived among … More Winsome, Beautiful, Gracious … Rejected and Despised
Much of our religious work could be described as building a house for God. With great effort and expense, we toil to build congregations, programs, and buildings. We do so because we love people. We do so because we love God. We want to honor and glorify our Lord to the best of our ability. … More Where is David’s Temple?
The eleventh chapter of Judges contains a strange and somewhat outrageous story. Jephthah makes a vow; if the Lord will grant him victory in war, he will offer as a burnt offering the first thing which greets him when he arrives back home. It is not clear what or who Jephthah expects to come bouncing out of his house … More A Female Version of Jesus?
Unfathomable Grace 