One of the definitions of chaos is a state of utter confusion. Doesn't that sound like our modern world? There is chaos everywhere we turn. There is chaos in marriages and families. There is chaos in our sexuality. There is chaos in communities, cities, and economies. There is chaos in nations. There is even chaos … Continue reading From Whence Comes the Chaos?
The King Who Tells Stories
Through all the teaching and preaching we find in the four Gospels, never once did Jesus provide a clear definition of the Kingdom of God. This was largely due to the fact that His audience, because of their history, would have had some idea what it referred to. He did, however, tell lots of stories … Continue reading The King Who Tells Stories
It’s Revolutionary!
I don't know how many of us recognize the impact of Jesus' words when He announced, "The Kingdom of God is at hand." (Mark 1:14 - 15) It was revolutionary. He was literally announcing that everything was about to change. In his book The Parables of Jesus, author David Wenham makes an excellent presentation of … Continue reading It’s Revolutionary!
Things Have Changed…
When Bram Stoker first penned his Gothic horror novel Dracula, vampires were seen as utterly malevolent beings that were to be hated, feared, and destroyed at all costs. This view of the Un-dead continued through the early days of cinema as well. My, how things have changed! A Drastic Change Even a casual look will … Continue reading Things Have Changed…
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