Imagine the devil, sitting on his throne, very pleased with himself for thwarting God’s plan. After all, he knew this man, Jesus, was the “Holy One of God,” sent to usher in the new Kingdom. Satan even tried to corrupt Him by tempting Him. When that didn’t work he focusedContinue Reading
Palms are an ancient symbol. For the people of the Old Testament they meant the righteous person who walks in the ways of God. To the Romans palms were a symbol of victory. Conquering generals would bring them back as souvenirs of distant lands. It became a Roman tradition toContinue Reading
Lent is rapidly coming to a close. We are closer now to the end than we are to the beginning. The discipline of Lent will soon give way to the tragedy of the Passion and the joy of the Resurrection. And Jesus prepares us for the journey. Lent and EasterContinue Reading
Turn the other cheek, do more than is required of you, do good to those who hate you, these passages from scripture are frequently used to bolster the assertion that Christianity is a religion for the weak and the passive. But this is a superficial interpretation. For the past fewContinue Reading