Without doing research, I’m wondering if any of you can guess the historical and theological significance of this piece of graffiti from the ancient world? Hint: it is a political and religious drawing.

I used this introduction last night to get a hearing on Paul’s tough teaching regarding the man having sex with his stepmother in I. Cor. 5. At the onset of the worship time I told people I was going to “stretch their imaginations tonight . . . .so stay with me ’til the end.” Here’s [...]

We started a new series at Rochester Church tonight. We’re working through Paul’s first (really his third) letter to Corinth. I enjoyed talking most about Paul. The Jew/Hellenistic Philosopher/Roman Citizen/Follower of Jesus used all of his experience and education to expand his conviction that Jesus was the Jewish Hope for the world.
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Some things just click with me.
Like watching Denzel Washington play the role of Malcolm X perfectly. Witnessing Larry Bird shoot a three-pointer or eating my grandmother’s cream corn. Listening to Bruce Springsteen sing We Shall Overcome on his new album. Certain things in life rise up and grab your heart.
That’s how I felt when I [...]

Two men decide to go to church one Sunday. One is a preacher, the other, a biker.
The preacher gets to church early. He turns his computer on in his cozy office. He checks over his notes one last time, combing every last detail and transition. Feeling a twinge of doubt creep into his gut he [...]

I’m back from spending a few days in Tulsa. The workshop was a great event. Terry Rush, Danna T. et al do a remarkable job putting such a big event together. They truly have the spiritual gift of organization. Also, I have to give a shout-out (that’s what we say in Detroit) to the Priest [...]

Since eighth grade, I’ve collected quotes. Here are a few that have been on my mind lately. 

I love this quote from Bono. ”I’m a believer, but religion is the thing when God, like Elvis, has left the building. But when God is in the house, you get something else. I’m happy in a Catholic cathedral or [...]