Jesus’s Example; preaching the Gospel

“Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15 (ESV)
All through the Gospels, Jesus gives us examples of how we are to be his followers, treat our neighbors, [...]

Disciple the Nations

“Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation” is how the Great Commission is recorded in Mark’s gospel (or “preach the gospel to every creature” for those brought up KJV).  Jesus says elsewhere to “Make disciples of all men,” but I can’t put my finger on that verse right this [...]

Sowing Gospel seeds

I’ve written before about gardening, and I’m getting excited because it’s almost that time. I enjoyed the hours last summer I put in, but reaping the harvest was also nice. Ministry is not always like that. There are times we see immediate results, or perhaps see results of our efforts at length, but not always. [...]

Christ as foolishness

Consider this “Atheism, Part 2.” Before reading this article, you really must see “A God Gene” below, and read the comments. I encourage clicking on two channel station’s link he put up, and check out the discussion over there.
Over at Two Channel Station (see blogroll at right) there’s a lengthy banter about what [...]

A God “gene”

Here’s what I believe: that God put in each one of us a tendency to look for God.  We want to understand things.  It’s pretty obvious that human nature is to worship; if not God, then sports figures, political icons, the moon and stars, perhaps Oprah, whatever.  God designed us with a space that must be filled, and [...]

Jesus’s Example: Washing Feet

“For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.”
The above scripture is John 13:15. I am going to start a new category of blog posts called Jesus’s Example. The first one is going to be Jesus washing the disciples feet, as recorded in John 13. [...]

He cannot save himself.

So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross and we will believe him. Matthew 27:41-42 (ESV)
As Jesus hung on the cross, obedient to the Father’s will even to the [...]

Holy Week

How many people will sit in churches on Easter Sunday and listen to a good sermon about the crucifixion of Jesus?  Don’t get me wrong; if you’ve read my previous posts, it’s certainly a good thing to hear the crucifixion being preached in the pulpit of any church.  Not every church in America has that [...]

Read my blog: or not

I just read a post on Internetmonk entitled “10 Reasons I Don’t Read Your Blog.”  I just couldn’t say everthing I wanted to in the comment box.  Then I remembered: I have blog.  Perfect.
First, you can read the original article at internetmonk.com.  Secondly, I realize what he is trying to do. There’s a lot of junk out [...]

The Problem with Religion

The problem with religion is that it’s easier than following Jesus. I know the title is a little misleading, and perhaps a few disappointed atheists are hitting the back button right now. And to keep this essay manageable, let’s deal only with the religion of Christianity being easier than Jesus, not all of the religions, [...]