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Overcome
For the first time in 1600 years it is possible that there was no Christian worship in Mosul, Iraq this past Sunday. The Christian population in Syria has plummeted from about 6% of the population to possibly less than 1,000 believers. We must be reminded of the words of Christ: I have said these things to you, that in me…
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Pope Expels All Muslims from Rome
The Pope has declared that all Muslims living in Rome must: 1. Convert to Christianity 2. Remain a Muslim, but pay an extra tax to remain in their homes and go to their mosque, or 3. Be killed if they refuse to comply with the first two rules. Think of the headline. Think of your first reaction. Think of those…
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An ancient city CLEANSED of Christians
This news is chilling. This is the choice believers in Mosul faced: The Iraqi city of Mosul that was quickly taken by ISIS terrorists is now free of Christians for the first time in history, after they were given a warning to either convert, pay the al-Jizya tax that non-Muslims pay to live under their rule, or “face the sword.”…
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Our Silence is Deafening
It is amazing how much the news is consumed with conflicts in the Middle East when it comes to Jews/Muslims or even Muslims/Muslims, but when it comes to Christians… The tragedy of Mosul is finally getting some coverage. More and more Christians are showing some solidarity (finally) by showing the Arabic sign for “Nazarene” on their profile pics. It’s honestly…
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Random Weekend Thoughts
We had a fast and furious trip to Duluth to see our son in the musical “Pippin.” As I drive I have a lot of thoughts tumble through, none of which I can remember for very long. To develop them is a lot of fun… but maybe for another time… and privately. Some thoughts along the way: — We heard…
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If you’re going to tag a building to make a ridiculous statement…
If you’re going to tag a building to make a ridiculous statement, at least try correct spelling. What this says is, “We only want healthy eagles. No ill ones. Sick eagles are a pain to take care of.” I agree. They should send the ill eagles to Wabasha, MN at the National Eagle Center, or perhaps the Raptor Center at…
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The Political Jesus
When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, it was a time the crowd decided to boldly make a play for his leadership. They laid out palms, as symbols of Jewish nationalism. They cried out for their King to save them… from the Roman oppression. Jesus wants our praise and celebration. “But too often we only see him through the issues…
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Let us be willing to die for something different
I want to know the feeling of “dying” for something different. By that I mean having a desperation for something that is just more. A place where I get beyond the internet fascinations of whatever is being discussed in the moment… and the tirades… to the possible. Not the possible of what can be done in human terms, but what…
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Jesus will always divide the house
As I work my way through John, and Gary Burge’s commentary in The NIV Application Commentary, I am struck by Burge’s notes on the alienation Jesus will create. Jesus will ALWAYS divide. We can make our claims about “if Jesus were here he would obviously take up MY view and thus all sides would have to agree with me,” but in…
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To be … or not to be…
Just when I get introduced to a good blogger, he goes away. But I sure understand his reasons. Modern liberals and conservatives continue to control the discussion. Those of us who think otherwise are marginalized because we refuse to accept the power and influence of those who are members of the extremes. I get that completely. And I play that…
Category: Culture
