The sermon at my church last week focused on the passage in Luke 4 where, after earning the praise of the people of Nazareth for his “the gracious words that came from his lips,” Jesus quickly says some further things that turn the crowd against him, so dramatically so that […]Continue Reading →
Today is the 4th of July. For most Americans, that means fireworks, parades, picnics, and a long weekend. For many, though, the day brings about a certain sentiment tied to something deeper: reflection and celebration of the privilege that it is to be American. I must confess that, in recent years, this holiday […]Continue Reading →
