DRIVING THEOLOGY

Reflecting on the recent wedding of my daughter, in this episode I share my opinions on why I believe the institution of marriage is worth-while, especially in such a highly mobile world.

In this episode, I have a bit of an epiphany. I made a connection that I had not previously made. Not sure if it will hold up to scrutiny, but I'll put it out there none the less.

Pope Francis has passed. As far as I'm concerned, he was a man who desired to be like Jesus and did a pretty good job, considering all the trappings of his office. He will be sorely missed by millions and is not easily replaced.

Going off of a FB meme, I explore atonement theology once again, going deeper and farther than ever before.

By request (thanks, Stephen), I introduce the fine peopole we have been gathering with and mentoring to. I try to hide specific names to protect privacy, tho I hope I don't reveal too much.

After a brief review of The Chosen Season 4 episodes 1-3, I give a quick overview of Mark chapters 1-4, bringing up something that disappoints me about the parables of Jesus.

Current actions by POTUS have me and others wondering is out way of government is going through a transformation. What has Christians behind this President and what does that mean?

March 11 this year came and went, like it has the past 14 years, with many memories of that fateful day 14 years ago when Japan was hit with a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami as well as thousands of aftershocks. The day many lives were changed forever.

There are sayings of Jesus that are mysterious, and this is one of them.

What do YOU think happened on the cross? What atonement theory do you ascribe to? Did you know that many over millennia have thought differently than we do today?

I had a breakthrough thought today: America First policy is narcissism on a national scale... JD Vance needs to clean up his theology. He couldn't be more wrong about Christian love.

I watched the Super Bowl this year and was underwhelmed by the halftime show, not to mention the actual game. I have been challenged since to give Kendrick Lamar another try, to try harder and look deeper into what he was saying. I have flip flopped on my take.

John 1 says of the LOGOS, it was in the beginnings, all was created by him, and that the LOGOS was God. Hebrews 1 says that God spoke to our ancestors at various times and ways, but today, speakes to us thorugh His son, the exact representation of God. How then, do we think we can shrink this LOGOS into a mere collection of writings?!

After a bit of catching up, I delve into Mark 1: The beginning of Jesus's ministry. Spirits abound in this chapter of all kinds, Holy Spirit, evil spirits, angels, Satan, etc. What's it all about?

Like it or not, DT is president once again. Biden is not. Neither is Harris. Lightening has struck for a second time. What is going on? Well, once you take Christ out of Christianity, anything is possible.

In this episode, I talk about a new project I am undertaking, and it involves reaching for and impossible, at least up to now, goal. This is what we humans do. Or so it seems. We spend much time reaching out for the unknown, the never done. Also, I give a pre-introduction to a book by Gegory Boyd, which I have not completed yet, and I try to anticipate where it might be going. The Book is titled,...

The fourth week of Advent, and this year I have chosen Peace, which I hope you have! Merry Christmas!

I don't usually choose to represent "faith" as one of the advent themes, but I will this year. Hope you get something out of it. Merry Christmas!

Week 2 of Advent, Joy. Joy springs from fulfilled hope, and when that hope is well placed, the hope is all the greater! Merry Christmas, and happy Advent!

Advent has begun. Merry Christmas! I HOPE it is all you need it to be! *There is a funny mistake here when I'm talking about the three "omni" words. If you find it, let me know!

Gaslighting is a word that is becoming more and more prevalent in our everyday parlance. But do we really know what it means? Do I? I'm not sure, but here is my stab at it.

Here I explore Thanksgiving and the problem it has become to some people given the true history of Europeans in America and their treatment and impact on the indigenous population.

Do you ever feel like you know what to do, but are powerless to do it? Me, too. Me, too. Story of my life, and the story of the history of the world. Generally, we know what's right. It's a simple thing, usually. But, there are times when we don't, for many reasons. As for the church, even though we know we shouldn't, we seem powerless to resist the seductions of empire, be it Rome, England, or th...

In this episode, I get a bit confused with my Bible, mistaking the Sermon On The Mount verse, Matthew 6:19-21, for the conversation with the Rich Young Ruler(Luke 18)... Oh well. They both mention "Treasures in Heaven", so I'll call it a win.

Halloween has always been one of my favorite days of the year. For as long as I can remember, I have always looked forward to that night. Something about the dark and mysterious always excited me. It still does in many ways. But, is it healthy? Is it right, good, even? Maybe.