Movements
God’s Movement “The summing up of all things” is the target of God’s work. It commands central attention across the universe and “in the heavenlies,” Paul wrote. Eph. 1:10 describes…
Read moreThe Gospel of Peace
The word peace may bring to mind hippie anthems like “Give peace a chance!” or political jargon like “peace talks.” For many, the word simply means a lack of conflict.…
Read moreProclamation in Acts
Acts may be action-packed, but it’s also full of oratory. From Peter’s address to the large crowd at Pentecost to Stephen’s defense to Paul’s speech to the Athenians, the apostles’…
Read moreJackass Jesus
I raised a few eyebrows recently by quoting an imaginary conversation between a First Century Christian and a Roman citizen worshipping the pagan deities: “My God may be a ‘Jackass’,…
Read moreA Nobel Prize
A newspaper printed the obituary of millionaire Alfred Nobel, saying his fortune came from the death of others. Nobel invented dynamite. Fortunately, Nobel wasn’t actually dead, and when he read…
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