Lost in Translation

Last weekend at church, we sang a number of songs in our worship service. It's been a part of our church's initiative of periodically celebrating worship outdoors, a holdover from the pandemic years.  We have embraced the idea of turning…

Several days ago, I received a very interesting transcript of a class that a dear friend of mine taught. Joe is a wonderful man - witty, intellectual, kind and very engaged in matters of faith. He is a great teacher…

Several weeks ago, I was asked to teach one session of a short course on the book of Revelation. Unlike most Bible studies I am involved in, this isn't an exegetical verse by verse study but an in depth analysis…

I'm on a little bit of a rant tonight. That's because I have attended a number of services lately that it was difficult for me to sit through. I just can't believe the theology or comments that are coming from…

May 2nd is one of the days of the year that holds special significance in my life. Of course, it doesn't rank up there with getting engaged (December 24, 1972) or getting married (August 24, 1973) but several important events…

Each Easter Sunday, including this morning, we attend church and sing "Christ the Lord is risen today.... Alleluia! We also utter the words, "He is Risen"  and most of us know the correct response to that is, "He is Risen…

Today is Palm Sunday - the beginning of Holy Week. That's when Jesus sent two of His disciples to bring Him a colt to ride into the city - what we refer to as the Triumphal Entry. This is the…

For the past month, I have shepherded a church for Dr. Steve Smith, a dear friend of mine who was my mentor during my studies for my first doctorate. In fact, he sponsored me and was responsible for guiding me…

I have spent this month teaching about biblical "nuggets" at my friend's church while he is in Israel. Each week has included a sermon about things that we have read in the Bible but, for whatever reason, pass right over.…

This month, as most of you know, I am taking over a church for a dear friend of mine who is currently in Israel for the month. I am doing a series on "nuggets" in the Bible. One of the…