Scandals, Scoundrels and How to Treat Women

Scandals, Scoundrels and How to Treat Women

In 2017, we saw a tidal wave of sex scandals and shamed scoundrels. USA TODAY reported that over 135 prominent men have been accused of sexual harassment or misconduct since the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke in October. An epidemic of …
An Extreme Expression of Worship

An Extreme Expression of Worship

Was Jesus anointed by two different women, at different times, in different places and for different reasons? Yes! That will become clear as you read this column. The anointing of Jesus is recorded in all four Gospels. On the surface, …
Was Jesus A Feel Good Preacher?

Was Jesus A Feel Good Preacher?

We live in an age of “feel goodism” in a super-sensitive society in which people are offended by any perceived slight. Politically correct police patrol the air waves and red flag certain buzzwords and label those who use them as …
Don’t Be A Fickle Follower

Don’t Be A Fickle Follower

Some of the same people who flocked to Jesus’ signs later fled from His sayings. “A huge crowd followed him, attracted by the miracles they had seen him do among the sick” (Jn. 6:2, MSG). The same crowd who was …
After the Dove, Beware of the Snake

After the Dove, Beware of the Snake

When Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended as a dove upon Him. Then God the Father spoke audibly, “This is My Beloved Son in whom I am …