The Love in Resurrection
At Calvary, we see what the power of Satan can do. We observe the demonic nature of political and religious power infused by evil. The Roman governor and the Hebrew king, on the one hand, and the priests a...
The Easter Surprise: Celebrating the first day of a new kind of week
When you are small, the wonder of an Easter egg hunt is exiting. But as you grow older, the awe of the experience begins to fade. I remember a particular Easter when I had to make a choice: Would I listen t...
Jesus, the Ham of God
How did we go from the Passover Lamb to the Easter Ham?
It’s a complicated, not very pretty story, central to modern religious identity and, for those reasons, tucked away from public view.
A truly “new” ...
The Love in Resurrection
At Calvary, we see what the power of Satan can do. We observe the demonic nature of political and religious power infused by evil. The Roman governor and the Hebrew king, on the one hand, and the priests and...
Do I Deny the Resurrection?
Occasionally I get emails demanding to know my stance on a particular piece of “historic orthodoxy”. People wonder about my view of hell, or who I think Jesus was or if I think there will be a second coming. S...
Caffeine, Workout Routines, and Sweets
"So. . .what are you giving up?"
It's the question of the day as people everywhere embark on the Lenten journey. Answers include everything from soda to chocolate and fast food to fine dining. And it's not onl...