Source of Love and Healing
Again, Jesus, you ask of me, “Who do you say that I am?” You ask each of us that question at times, Jesus, and since it is now my turn, how can I answer this question save in the words of the man who was
Category Archives: Faith & Witness
The Secret of Identity
Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” He
Staging a Revolution
For many Christians, particularly LGBT Christians, guilt-laden theology has worn out its welcome — and for good reason. The theology that says we are so wicked that regardless of what good we do, we deserve to burn alive forever undercuts our worth as human beings.
Fearlessly Entering the Void of Christ
Interesting question …Who Jesus Is. I cannot say. But what I can say is this. No clear proclamations from Jesus regarding his identity come to us from the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) or Thomas. All are found in the fourth Gospel, the purported
Who Do You Say That I Am…
Well, Jesus, who do I say that you are? I think that I’ve got a bit of an idea of who you are by knowing who I am a bit better and through some of the experiences I have had. I think I now know
Jesus the Teacher
Jesus was often referred to as “Rabbi” or “Teacher.” One of his missions on earth was to teach people of God’s love. He often did this by using examples. In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus uses the example of a man building his house on a rock
Who Do You Say That I Am?
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.” And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one, saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected
The Role of Permission in the Christian Church
From “Simon Says” to “Mother May I?” As a child I never was very good at playing “Simon Says.” [1] I would always, inevitably, make some illegal movement and be tossed, unceremoniously, from the game. I always wondered, “Who is this Simon and how did
The Offensive Cross
It started out as a business meeting, but it quickly turned personal when the businessman saw the cross around my neck. I was wearing a brass pendant, the “Peace Cross” – the peace sign with a cross on top of it. It’s the logo of
Even the Demons Believe!
“You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that — and shudder.” — James 2:18-20 [NRSV] “Even the demons believe!” That’s the refrain of countless numbers of letters that I receive as editor of this magazine. The critics are responding to