Why did Jesus have to die?
In the Bible (and in the biblical era), the concept of “sonship” is an important one. A son is more than an heir…
There’s a Little Judas in all of us…
Picture yourself: a follower of Jesus during the first century. One called – audibly – by name to follow Him, one selected to…
Waterfights & Sinning
With a background in youth ministry – that includes several summers at camp – I’ve got a fair bit of experience with waterfights….
“Hating the Sin” (but never a person!)
At the end of confession, the priest usually invites me to pray an act of contrition – a prayer saying that I’m sorry…