Tag Archives: Jesus
No and Yes
You know it’s important to write down insights when they come—which I’m doing now. Ask for medical prognostication, and from any truthful physician you’ll get “Yes” and “No,” a mix of the probable and possible. Medicine is a mixture of … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Spiritual life, religion, self-in-service
Tagged Bible study, Jesus, promises, psalms
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Encountering Jesus
There are only two ways possible of encountering Jesus: one must die or one must put Jesus to death. —Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Christ the Center, 1933. (A Testament to Freedom, p. 114)
I am fascinated by the notion of discovering “the historical Jesus.” I read every book I can find. I respect the work of scholars who are seeking to sift through centuries of data. Recebtly read Albert Nolan’s Jesus Before Christianity … Continue reading
One Friday 3
When John led Mary away from the cross, before they came through the city gate, suddenly she began to retch; all the long journey home the spasms continued, leaving a bitter taste in her mouth, tears in her eyes. Friday … Continue reading
One Friday 2
“Mary, you’re not to go out to see him,” James said earlier that week. “It’s dangerous for a man, for you— I forbid it!” She had promised herself she wouldn’t weep. And she didn’t. James was ten when she married … Continue reading
One Friday 1
If she’d been at home, that day would have begun like any other, but sabbath: up early, she splashed some water on her face, scattered grain for the chickens, milked Jael and Jezebel the goats, baked bread for her sons … Continue reading
Keepin’ It Cool
One of the ways I keep current (which I do badly) is check in with my son. He’s got a good eye for movies, a sound ear for music, and a bloodhound-caliber nose for truth. So I asked him to bring … Continue reading
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Tagged Cool Hand Luke, existential, Hebrews, Jesus, outsider
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Jesus in I and Thou
I’ve found four references to Jesus of Nazareth in I and Thou: Jesus and love (not a feeling): his response to a demon-possessed man, to the beloved disciple; his bold risk “nailed his life long to the cross of the … Continue reading
