The Transfiguration, the revelation of God in His glory strengthens His disciples for the difficult times they are about to face. For us it reminds us of the glories that await us if we strive to follow Christ. In our “Hero’s Journey,” our epic spiritual quest, meeting God on theContinue Reading
the highest places on earth are traditionally where one goes to have an encounter with God The Mountaintop In ancient tradition, God dwells on the mountaintops. That is where Elijah encounters Him. But God was not in the great wind that tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks. HeContinue Reading
“Creativity and originality certainly have their place in the art world,…but it is only a part” The division between sacred art and and secular art is centuries old. It began largely as a matter of patronage. The popular idea of the artist creating works of art based on his ownContinue Reading
In ancient tradition, God dwells on the mountaintops. That is where Elijah encounters Him. But God was not in the great wind that tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks. He was not in the earthquake that shook the mountain to its roots. He was not even in theContinue Reading
For the Jews the sacrifice of Abraham is the climax of their covenant relationship with God. It is seen as a double sacrifice. First there is the sacrifice of the father, Abraham, willing to give up his own son. Then there is the sacrifice of the son who willingly givesContinue Reading