One of the first and most common practices in the Bible is that of blessing. We will talk a bit about blessings in the Bible, but also what it might mean for us to bless others. One of the biggest blessings in scripture is children. So enjoy this baby gif. Blessings. 

Thoughts from James 4:11-12, "Do not speech evil against one another." We often assume the best of ourselves and the worst of others, and this is reflected in our speech. Let's be more generous with one another.

Why aren't Christians known for being glad and generous? Why aren't we known for our parties? Israel was, Jesus was, the early church was... maybe you should throw a BBQ with your church friends.

Who in your life is able to say "you are doing it wrong?" Some thoughts on how we grow into more faithful Christians. The Bible text mentioned is taken from Ephesians 2:11-22.

I want to spend a little time thinking about the need and benefits of sharing more deeply in community. I think that there is something deeply Biblical about this. Today we pose that question thinking about whether the current Christian practices match the Biblical patterns.

On the danger of getting caught up in controversy, and the intersection of the Apostle Paul and the Prophet Denzel Washington.

Jesus throughout his passion are exemplary of two central topics of his preaching, first his trust in God and second his practice of forgiving love. (Below the earliest picture of crucifixion in an illustrated (illuminated) Bible c. 586.)

Today is the day Jesus celebrates the Passover feast with the Disciples. I talk about the specific prophetic act of the washing of the disciple's feet. An act which highlights the new commandment to love one another. 
(Below an ancient painting of Jesus washing feet.)

Today very little is recorded so it is called "Silent Wednesday." What we do have is the collusion of the powers to betray and kill Jesus.  (Below Judas receiving 30 pieces of silver Mattia Preti c1640.)

The second part in which we do a short look at the parables Jesus tells his disciples later this afternoon on the Mount of Olives pictured below.