July 14, 2013, I was kicking back at home when the news flash came on that George Zimmerman was found not guilty for the second degree murder of Trayvon Martin. Backtrack to February 26, 2012, when George was on the neighborhood watch, saw Trayvon, perceived the lad was acting suspiciously, through a course of events … Continue reading Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, and the Story That Defines a People
Gethsemane
In Gethsemane the Christos prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will…My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done” (Matt. 26:39, 42). Here the Lord in His humanity expresses the overwhelming distress of the … Continue reading Gethsemane
New Heart
“And I will give them one heart, and put a new spirit within them. And I will take the heart of stone out of their flesh and give them a heart of flesh, that they may walk in My statutes and keep My ordinances and do them. Then they will be My people, and I … Continue reading New Heart
A Wedding Story
Jesus lived in difficult times among people who were spiritually blind and deaf. He preached about the kingdom of heaven, He performed miracles, but the people failed to perceive Him to be Israel’s long awaited Messiah. This sin would bring upon them certain divine judgment. Jesus then confronts them on this matter with the following … Continue reading A Wedding Story
The Dark Knight’s Redemption
The Dark Knight Rises is one well-done action adventure movie to cap off Christopher Nolan’s rebooted Batman trilogy. I certainly anticipated seeing the movie, and after seeing it, I can say that my expectations were sated.*** Spoiler Alert *** The movie presents an apocalyptic like battle in Gotham City between Batman (Christian Bale) and nemesis … Continue reading The Dark Knight’s Redemption