How to Practice Radical Generosity
When you give from your own need, there is always more to give away.
Just Keep Walking
Jesus has a different — and not always “safe” formula.
Day Laborers of the Bible
Their full humanity, dignity, and willingness to work must have stung them every morning as they watched those who were stronger walking to their gainful employment while the human leftovers stayed in the market, kept there only by vain hope.
It’s NOT the economy, stupid
JULY 31, 2013 | BY: MORF MORFORD -- The word economy derives from the Greek word ‘economos’ which refers to the care and provisioning...
Are You Agapephobic?
JUNE 21, 2013 | BY: JOHN WATSON -- Do you think God doesn't love some people at all? Do you think God doesn't love you? If you...
If we say we have no sin…who are we really calling a liar?
JUNE 8, 2013 | BY: MORF MORFORD -- One of the many themes of the Bible, expressed on almost every page, but rarely presented...
Bankers are Going to Hell (and Other Ways to Play Fast and Loose with the Bible)
Source: Gaston Gazette
“Bankers are going to Hell!” the woman I was speaking to brusquely insisted.
A bit surprised, I asked, “What makes you think so?”
“Jesus teaches it!” s...
The Buried Talent
Sometimes I get the feeling that contemporary Christianity has completely missed the point.
Here’s what I mean; on a practical, philosophical or political level, what would any of us define as holiness truly...
Who is my Neighbor?
When Jesus was asked “Who is my neighbor?” what was the man really asking?
Certainly he was expecting a simple, direct answer – one that he could take home and live with. He was surely expecting a response th...
Nevermind the Nonsense (Ode to Jesus & Johnny Rotten)
The notorious, belligerent, somewhat anti-social punk rocker Johnny Rotten, at the end of his final live show with his band the Sex Pistols, yelled out to the audience, “ever get the feeling you've been ch...