the greatest Samaritan … (05/02/13)
“One of Jesus’ most scandalous stories is the story of the Good Samaritan. As sentimental as we may have made it, the original story was about a man who gets beat up and left on the side of the road. A priest passes by. A Levite, the quintessential religious guy, also passes by on the […]
Galatians 2:19-20 … To be crucified with Christ (05/02/17)
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but the Spirit of Christ who lives through me.” ~ Paul (Galatians 2:19-20) Oh, if only this were true – if only this were more than mere hollow words from one of Christianity’s very first false prophets. For if this […]
2 Corinthians 13:14 … To Live in Peace (05/01/17)
“Live in peace, and the God of Love & Peace will be with you.” ~ Paul (2 Corinthians 13:14) First of all, it is helpful to remember that for Paul, to “live in peace” meant to live in placidity and comfort and passive meekness (see his cowardly caving to the Romans when confronted by […]
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