Tag Archives: Jesus

Losing our religion

Posted on September 30, 2016 by jim

A new study seeks to shed light on why people are leaving religion in the United States. From the summary, “The American religious landscape has undergone substantial changes in recent years. However, one of the most consequential shifts in American … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Faith, in the news | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

“When there is a conflict, Jesus is Lord”

Posted on September 26, 2016 by jim
Posted in culture, images, in the news, Quote | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Allegiance

Posted on September 3, 2016 by jim

Colin Kaepernick had a long week. The professional football player refused to stand during the playing of the National Anthem, last week. Thursday night he compromised, and “took a knee.” Responses have varied. Kaepernick explained his reason after the game: … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, in the news | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Original sin

Posted on April 30, 2016 by jim

The idea of original sin really is original, it’s not in the Bible. It’s a concept conceived by Augustine of Hippo. Augustine’s original sin says that you’re born a sinner as a result of the sin of Adam and Eve. … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic spirituality, Civil Rights, Faith, in the news | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Risen – a movie review

Posted on April 2, 2016 by jim

I strongly recommend the movie Risen. According to distributor Sony Pictures Risen “follows the epic Biblical story of the resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune, and his aide Lucius, are tasked … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Faith, in the news | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

There they crucified him

Posted on March 25, 2016 by jim

“So they took Jesus; and carrying the cross by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, images, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

American Jesus

Posted on March 19, 2016 by jim

The United States has the second highest obesity rate in the world. Despite easy access to proper nutritional information, healthy food and clean water, as a nation we remain committed to unhealthy, and ultimately deadly, behaviors and beliefs. As a … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Faith | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Beware of false prophets

Posted on January 28, 2016 by jim

“For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce great signs and omens, to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.” – Jesus The past two weeks have been an interesting time for Evangelical Christians. On Jan. 19, Franklin … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, images, in the news | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

A Christmas Eve sermon

Posted on December 22, 2015 by jim

Much like the shepherds during the first Christmas, people around the world had their attention turned toward the heavens 47 years ago tonight, when the astronauts of Apollo 8 delivered their famous Christmas Eve broadcast from lunar orbit. In some … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Scripture, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What kind of Christianity are they teaching at Liberty University?

Posted on December 6, 2015 by jim

The Lynchburg, Virginia school asserts on its website, “Liberty University provides a world-class education with a solid Christian foundation, equipping men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for success in every aspect of life.” Speaking about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, in the news | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Sodom and Biblical ignorance

Posted on September 12, 2015 by jim

There’s a common misunderstanding of the Bible – taking all the verses about a subject out of context, and then believing they are connected, when they aren’t. For example, the story of Sodom is about being inhospitable to strangers among … Continue reading →

Posted in Scripture | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

“Called by God?” Probably not.

Posted on August 30, 2015 by jim

We need another word to describe the current crowd of political opportunists in the US., because they aren’t Christian. I’m writing from a theological perspective, not a political point of view. Too many politicians seem to think God is their … Continue reading →

Posted in in the news | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Show me Jesus

Posted on August 15, 2015 by jim
Posted in images | Tagged , | Leave a comment

If Jesus supported people of power –

Posted on August 9, 2015 by jim
Posted in images | Tagged | Leave a comment