Locate these and more of Jesus' subversive thoughts in Matthew 5-7. If you want to read more about this amazing passage, check out my book: If you've already read it, please review it on Amazon and share it with your friends!
The Groan of the Godly
The Groan of the Godly “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) “There is a time… to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance…” (Ecclesiastes 3:4) Jesus’ ancestors and contemporaries knew how to face their sufferings in such a way as to …
How Jesus Comported Himself Politically
Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote: “People say that it is utopian to regard the Sermon on the Mount as a basis for historical-political action . . . However, it is not difficult to prove that this view is in conflict with reality . . .” Though I risk being voted off the island by good sisters and …
Better Rules≠Better Lives
"I recently visited an old friend who lives way out at the end of a Northern California country road. As I got out of my car and approached his house I noticed an enormous Saint Bernard sitting in the shade of a great old oak tree. More importantly, I noticed him noticing me. As they …
Blessed are the Merciful
I've been doing brief devotionals this week from my book: What on Earth? for Red Letter Christians Wake Up. BTW, if you've read the book, I'd sure appreciate you writing a review on Amazon. It's quick and easy. Be honest. If it’s not your cup of tea or you disagree with its theme, feel free …