Why Was Jesus Crucified?
Holy Week is just around the corner. As Christians prepare to remember the week of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem; his Last Supper with his disciples; and his subsequent arrest, trial, and crucifixion, here are some reflections that I first preached during our...
Unconditional Moments and Agenda-less Connections
When I started this series of Lenten reflections on unconditional love, I promised to conclude by posing an alternative to the societal ideal. I hope that my reflections over the past couple weeks have given you a sense that we’re just not wired to love without...
Pondering Experts’ Opinions on Unconditional Love
As I continue my Lenten series of reflections on the concept of unconditional love, I turn to the perspective of some modern experts. My goal with this post is not to give you an academic survey of all opinions or every perspective; that would take more time and...
What Do the Christian Scriptures Teach about Love?
As I outlined in last week’s post, I’m endeavoring to reflect on the concept of unconditional love during Lent this year. I started my series by reflecting on the modern ideal and challenges of the concept of unconditional love. This week, I want to take a brief look...
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