On the last Monday of his life, Jesus heads over to the Temple and starts turning over tables and chasing people out of the temple. This week, we take a look at this very prophetic fulfillment as we look to see what the implications may be for us today in 2020.

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The Last Days of Jesus - Day 2: System Shutdown

On the week of Passover, thousands of Jews made their way to the city of Jerusalem. In order to maintain the peace, the Roman governor, Pilate, would travel down from his home in Casarea Maritima with his army. It was a great show of might and power. Yet on that same day on the other side of the city, there was a counter procession taking place that looked and felt completely different.

The Last Days of Jesus Pt.1: A Tale of Two Parades

When it comes to caring for our souls, friendship is a key element

Soul Care Pt. 4: Friendship - Sojourning with Another

There are a number of practices that help us take care of our souls. One of those is learning how to create space or margin in our lives. This is often done through solitude.

Soul Care Pt. 3: Solitude - Creating Space

One the best ways we can take care of ourselves is by creating margins in our lives, times for rest and times for fun. And crazy enough, this is actually how we were designed and it is the Divine's idea.

Soul Care Pt. 2: Rest - Living Outside of Time

In our first conversation about caring for our soul's, we take a look at prayer as a way of being formed in our inner life.

Soul Care Pt. 1: Prayer - Thinking with the Divine

Was Jesus a political person? Did Jesus have an agenda? Was Jesus' message of the kingdom of God a political message? We look at these questions and more in this conversation.

I've Always Wondered....What Were Jesus' Politics

The Scriptures are full of prophecies and apocalyptic language in both the Old and New Testament. There is unrest in the Middle East. Climate change is pressing in on us. So, is this the end of the world? In this conversation, we take a look into the Scriptures and particularly the words of Jesus, the one we follow.

I've Always Wondered...Is It The End Of The World As We Know It?

Same-sex relationships are a very hotly debated issue in faith circles today, primarily in Christianity. In this conversation we look at the Christian Scriptures that are used to understand how same-sex relationships should be viewed in the faith community. We take a look at the same scriptures from both a traditionalist and revisionist point of view.

I've Always Wondered...How Does One Interpret the Scriptures About Same-Sex Relationships?

What happens when a person dies? This is a question that many have asked, especially when we have lost someone close to us. The Christian scriptures give us a picture of hope and peace and rest with the Divine.

I've Always Wondered...What Happens When We Die?

Immigration is a hot button issue and many well meaning people are trying to figure out what a proper response is. In this conversation, we take a look at the difference in Kingdom realities and look to determine how Christ would invite his followers to respond.

I've Always Wondered...What is a Christ Like Response to the Immigrant and Immigration?

It is an age old question and honestly one that is not easily or adequately answered. We take a look at a couple of explanations but more importantly look to find a pathway that enables us to live in the tension without completely abandoning our faith.

I've Always Wondered...If God is So Good, Then Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Jesus and St. Paul both teach us to pray. But honestly, if God knows how everything is going to play out already, then what's the point? Of course prayer is very formative, but what if it's actually possible to partner with God in creation through prayer? Does God really already know how everything is going to play out? Are there other options? We discuss it here.

I've Always Wondered....If God Already Knows Everything, Then How Does Prayer Work?

When it comes to thinking through issues of faith and how we might live our lives, Christians refer to the Scriptures of the Bible to learn from the past. In truth however, the Bible was written over a 2000 years span and has been interpreted and studied in many different ways. So, how should a person understand this ancient text that is filled with Sea Monsters, betrayals, wars, vengeance, peacemakers, talking animals, forgiveness, murder and so much more?

I've Always Wondered...How Should One Read/Interpret the Bible?

What if we didn't view sin as things we did wrong that we need to be forgiven for but instead understood sin as a disease that we need to be healed of? It might change the way we live.

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