What’s At Stake

Jesus went on to speak in parables about the signs and wonders he expected to see in those entrusted with the gospel of the kingdom before he returned.

Sea Change

Scripture begins by telling an old story and ends by retelling the old story with a new and final outcome. Both narratives involve chaos and creation.

Watershed at the Well

This day began like all other days in Sychar. The man that stayed with me last night left my side early, while it was still dark. I turn over and wait. I go out when the sun is highest over Mount Gerizim so as to not rankle the locals. You see, I have a…

The Search ‘Engine’ Above the Cloud

“So if you were raised to life with the king, search for the things that are above, where the king is seated at God’s right hand.” The Apostle Paul, Colossians 3: 1-2 Studying Paul’s letter to the Colossian church this past week, I came across the above verse. It is one which is…

The Gift of Giving

Wow! When you see and hear someone doing the work of the kingdom of God, you take note… A conversation with John Montgomery, Founder and CIO Bridgeway Capital Management: Reference: Bridgeway Capital Management (BCM): OUR COMMITMENT “BCM’s articles of incorporation state that it will donate 50% of its profits to charitable causes. Over the years,…

Wake up, you sleeper!

“So, you should be imitators of God, like dear children. Conduct yourselves in love, just as the Messiah Jesus loved us and gave himself for us, as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God… So, don’t get involved in the works of darkness., which all come to nothing. Instead, expose them! The things they…

Don’t Lose Your Saltiness to Soros

If we believe that the Kingdom of God is here and now, then we make choices which reflect that understanding. To help you make Kingdom choices here is something I found walking around on Resurrection ground: “An Open Letter to Christian pastors, leaders and believers who assist the anti-Christian Progressive political movement in America.” …

The Good News and Capitalism All Under One Tent

Over the past several months I have been reading several of the Apostle Paul’s letters. He wrote to churches he had planted and to those he intended to visit such as the one in Rome. His two letters to the Christians in Thessalonica struck me, especially in light of the terms “social justice” and “fair share”…