You may have read that Jesus' birth, according toLuke 2, took place when Caesar Augustus sent out a decree that "all the world should be taxed" (later translationscalled it a census). And that this was the first census to happen while Quirinius was governor of Syria. However, according ...
The church could also co-opt this popular pagan festival, as well as the winter celebration of other pagan religions, by choosing this day to celebrate Jesus' birthday, according to scholar Ignacio L. Götz in his book "Jesus the Jew: Reality, Politics, and Myth-A Personal Encounter” (C...
When Jesus was standing before Pilate, condemned for a death that even Pilate didn’t agree with, Pilate was perplexed. He was trying to paint Jesus into a corner, figure it all out. Pilate: “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fa...
After hearing from her daughter, I scrolled back to our last conversation: After I texted her “Happy Birthday!” and I encouraged her to “keep Looking to Jesus” she shared about some up- incoming trips with her family and husband. Heidi was a homebody and so I knew that while part ...
Of course, being from AZ, we were super stoked to see some actual fall color. And experience some cool fall weather (it stays well into the 100s through October here). Much to my chagrin, it was warmer in Nashville when we arrived than it was in AZ! COME ON! Thankfully, that chang...
I want to see past those marks just asJesus does .. to become a mother she can be proud of and worthy of her love. Reply Muzz says: I thought I was the only parent who felt sad when his son got a tattoo. Good to know I’m not alone with these feelings Reply Lynne Sittle ...
During the first through third centuries, the Lenten season, or the season to prepare for Jesus’ rising from the dead, was in controversy. St. Irenaeus (who lived approximately in the second century) wrote a letter to Pope St. Victor I regarding the Lent fasting controversy among different...
ve aided families who have held birthday parties, complete with cake, guests and decorations, for a baby that was yet to be born, because they knew they wouldn’t survive long post-delivery- a joyful -and- heartbreaking event. I’ve received a baby from the sorrowful yet relinquished arms...
If Professor Patton strolled into his classroom in a white robe and started pointing at a black student and screaming the actual N-word, yeah, that’s a problem, no arguments from me, But, for the love of sweet baby Jesus, can you believe this shit? « Prior Next » Comments: ...
This morning My Beloved was not breathing well, so I laid my head alongside hers and told her how much I loved her and that it was time for her to let go and she could go with my blessing. Just go, Darling, just let go. Jesus will be waiting for you. Go, Iddles, go. A half...