dialogue around the sacred words we use when speaking of the mystery we call GOD
The disciples are afraid, huddled in a locked room together struggling to understand what has happened. Their emotions are likely all over the place. Some no doubt were completely overwhelmed with anxiety over being associated with a criminal - wondering if they walk out that door if they too will be arrested…accused…tortured…without any due process.... Continue Reading →
You know the old saying "If I had a nickel for every time...such and such happened"? Well, if I had a nickel every time someone asked me in whispered tones "I have doubts about the resurrection - both Jesus' and ours - can I still call myself a Christian?" I'd have a lot of nickels!... Continue Reading →
Imagine that today you are one of Jesus’ followers in the first century. You traveled a long way and arrived with several other followers to Jerusalem a few days ago. It is Passover, so the streets are jam packed with over 2 million pilgrims in a city that normally holds only 20,000 (according to the... Continue Reading →
“The opposite of faith is not doubt but certainty.” – Paul Tillich I don’t think there is any other character in the bible that exemplifies our modern 21st century mindset and stance, better than St. Thomas, better known as “Doubting-Thomas.” As much as we may want to deny it or fight it, we all have... Continue Reading →
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