Pondering Power and Authority
With this post, I am concluding my series of reflections on my forthcoming online retreats on the ministry of Jesus through the eyes of others. There is so much more to explore than I have tackled here in my blog posts—which is why I’ve planned an entire series of...
Embracing the Other
It seems that many people in the United States of America are really struggling to embrace “the other” these days. Polarization is rampant as this country seems to be fragmenting, segmenting into increasingly smaller and more divergent groups. Here’s a small example....
Did Mary Influence Jesus’ Relationship with Women?
This week I’ve been reflecting on the relationship that Jesus had with women during his earthly life and ministry. This is part of my ongoing preparation for future online retreats. While many stories have evolved through the centuries, positing possibilities about...
Conditional Discipleship
Discipleship is a challenging idea. In this modern age, when we can quickly find all sorts of stories about discipleship online, it’s easy to be awed or disturbed by the requirements made of disciples by gurus in every age and faith tradition. The fasting, the...
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