born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
(@Phillip Martin) Caesarea Philippi. In the shadow of carved shrines, Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ. From here Jesus turned toward Jerusalem. The Gospels give us a vivid witness to the divine nature of Jesus. They speak through story rather than formal argument, yet the argument rises from the story itself. Jesus forgives sins, commands... Continue Reading →
There are days when you walk into a room carrying more than the food in your hands. I felt that as I tried to slip into Friendsgiving a little later than planned, with three turkeys and a knot of frustration in my chest. I dislike arriving late. I dislike feeling out of step. Yet the... Continue Reading →
Covenant Meals Genesis 14.18-20 After Abram's victory, Melchizedek the priest-king brings out bread and wine and blesses Abraham. This act of sacrificial hospitality inaugurates a covenant of peace. Melchizedek's bread-and-wine offering foreshadows Christ the eternal priest and "bread of life" (Heb 5.6), pointing forward to the Eucharist. Genesis 26.29-30, Isaac and Abimelech solemnize a peace... Continue Reading →
The recipe in my mom’s handwriting. Ingredients 5 lbs medium ground beef 3 cups grated onion Seasoning mix 3 tbsp salt 5 tbsp chili powder 4 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp cumin 1 tsp oregano Other additions 2 qts tomato juice 2 to 4 dried red chiles Instructions Spread the ground beef loosely across the bottom... Continue Reading →
Image Credit: Todd Bolen, bibleplaces.com. A series of mineral springs on the southern edge of ancient Hierapolis were popular then and now for bathing. Because Hierapolis is no longer inhabited, these springs are known by the name of the nearby modern town, Pamukkale. Paul closes his letter to the Colossians not with lofty argument but... Continue Reading →
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