As Christians throughout the world prepare to observe Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday, we are reminded in the Scriptures that well before the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Jesus Christ began to teach the disciples “the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes … Continue reading Following Jesus to the Cross
Why Self-Worship Fails and Only Christ Matters?
Finding contentment for myself. Being happy. Discovering my divinity. These are characteristic of self-worship — making the chief end of one’s life the fulfillment of one’s own interests. The spirituality of this post truth world can be best described as self-worship. Organized religion is nixed, but replaced with elements of spirituality like yoga, meditation, healing, … Continue reading Why Self-Worship Fails and Only Christ Matters?
Christmas 2021
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo - Angel Gabriel's Annunciation to Mary Christmas time springs up fond memories of celebrating the end of one year and anticipation of something better in anticipation of the new year. Gatherings with family and friends clustered around December 25 and January 1. Advent is really the epicenter of what gives the whole … Continue reading Christmas 2021
Lies Divide: Reflections on Colossians 3:9-11
Lie. Deceive. Obfuscate. Such words denote a suppression or distortion of truth. What is truth? Truth is “that which corresponds to or adequately expresses what is real.”[1] Any proposition that corresponds to reality is true, whether or not anyone embraces accepts it. Any proposition that fails to correspond to reality is simply false. Most undesirable … Continue reading Lies Divide: Reflections on Colossians 3:9-11
On the Vices to Put Away in Colossians 3:8
Washing cloths is regular chore that needs to get done. All the dirt and grime from daily use needs to be cleansed from our apparel. Cloths that become too tattered and torn to wear are thrown out and replaced with new attire. New dress replaces the old dress. The old is thrown out and the … Continue reading On the Vices to Put Away in Colossians 3:8