I watched the first episode this morning and the last five minutes broke me. I wept. I then watched the scene with Mary of Magdalene 15 more times, and wept more.
Tag Archives: Christianity
Tim Keller on “Dark Times”
As Keller explains, there is no such thing as “objective” abandonment for Christians. Only Christ was actually abandoned by the Father. Therefore, all that remains is “subjective” abandonment. In other words, though we may feel abandoned by God (feel = subjective), it is never the case (objective).
Follow Up: Would I Attend the Wedding of a Gay Family Member or Friend?
Three months ago I asked this question. One of my friends, Kevin Burr, stated that he would and then for his reasons, cited several passages in the Bible that centered around “love.” Kevin did what every sincere disciple of Jesus Christ ought to do, that is, filter your decisions through what you believe God hadContinue reading “Follow Up: Would I Attend the Wedding of a Gay Family Member or Friend?”
Job: An Honest Look at the End of His Story
Recently, I had a conversation with a friend and Job came up in conversation. In American Christianity, we, like our culture, want things bigger and better and flashier and faster and busier. Because of our infatuation (lust) with wealth, prosperity, and comfort, we love to ask any opportunity we get to ask for a “doubleContinue reading “Job: An Honest Look at the End of His Story”
Would You Attend the Wedding of a Gay Friend or Family Member?
Edit Lately, I have realized something about myself. I love reading books. Ok, I did not just find that out (though I hated to read, even refused to read before age 20). However, books do not always keep you up to date with current issues. So, though I am not to obsessed with finding balance,Continue reading “Would You Attend the Wedding of a Gay Friend or Family Member?”
