On my shelf–Nov 16, 2016

On my shelf–Nov 16, 2016

I read a lot.  Periodically people ask me what I’m reading—and why.  So I thought I would share with those who are interested what books have been on my nightstand—or what books I’ve been listening to as I’ve biked my way along the canal. Fiction Stephen King, The...
Jesus as True and Better Religion – Purity and Sacrifice

Jesus as True and Better Religion – Purity and Sacrifice

Shame began in a garden.  The garden, as a matter of fact – when Adam and Eve were created, they were said to be “naked and unashamed” (Genesis 2:25).  Their world knew no shame. And what was their world like?  We’ve all heard the story: God creates the earth in six...
“God is in the House:” Religion and Morality Control

“God is in the House:” Religion and Morality Control

For more than 20 years, Nick Cave has been cranking out some fairly bleak punk-influenced music with his band “The Bad Seeds.”  The song you’re seeing performed live is on a more stripped-down, piano-based album called “No More Shall We Part.” The lyrics are pretty...
“The Lost World:” Winding our Way Toward Truth

“The Lost World:” Winding our Way Toward Truth

One of the ways people look for that sense of grounding, or “home” is to connect with the spiritual side of things.  And indeed, when we looked at the scene in Luke 11:18-20 on Sunday, we found Jesus standing in the middle of a place that was full of rival religious...