Fifty years ago, tonight, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on the balcony of a Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. I believe that all Americans, and people from every other part of the world, who love freedom should grieve this tragic and traumatic event in our history. Likewise, every American, and all others, who cherish …
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Caiaphas, Caesar, Christ
Can we live in the way of Caiaphas or Caesar in the name of Christ? Are there multiple ways Messiah can wage the battle, achieve the victory and save the world and us? Does the supreme value of Kingdom-come justify whatever means are necessary to get there? When Jesus told them what being Messiah …
The “Trumping” of Messiah
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, it must have excited and energized the crowds who welcomed him. Garments spread on the path, palm branches waving in the air, jubilant cries lifted to the heavens: “Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest! Welcome, Jesus, long awaited Messiah of God and Israel!” A number must have enthused, “It’s about time! We …
Kingdom, Lent, and Blessing
The Kingdom that begins with Lent also begins with blessing. There is the call to turn—repent!—which is Lent. There then comes a pronouncement: “Blessed!” Consider how stunning this is. When Jesus begins to teach about the Kingdom of God, the first word is “Blessed!” This is not what we expected, not from God almighty in …
OLYMPIC IMAGININGS
This evening I plan to join a billion others in watching the opening ceremonies of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games. I am confident that my billion plus friends and I will be treated to stunning sights, sounds, and sentiments. Together we will be like a crowd no one could number easily or ever, …