Like any building, one must first lay the foundation to ensure that the structure has something sturdy to stand on. Without this foundation, a structure will most likely collapse, endangering everyone in the surrounding area. This is likely where Jesus got the idea to apply the metaphor to our spiritual lives in Matthew 7. If … Continue reading Laying the Foundation
Easter in Their Shoes: Roman Centurion
Let them in. Thank you Octavian, you are dismissed. I will handle it from here. Now that he is gone, let us find a place a little more private to have the discussion I am told you wish to have with me. Image by Selling of my photos with StockAgencies is not permitted from Pixabay … Continue reading Easter in Their Shoes: Roman Centurion
Easter in Their Shoes: Peter Part 2
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay As I mentioned in one of our previous sessions Judas was only one side of the story of the events that took place. He left that night before any of the heavy stuff really took place. Also, I am surprised that you have yet to ask me about my part in those events. … Continue reading Easter in Their Shoes: Peter Part 2
In Their Footsteps: Judas
It may not come as a surprise to you, but the name Judas has never made it to the top 200 baby names in the U.S. by the Social Security records by decade which go back to the 1880’s. No one names their child Judas for the very connotations it brings up with this well-known … Continue reading In Their Footsteps: Judas
Easter in Their Shoes: Judas
Welcome back traveler. I hope your journey was not long. Have you brought more questions for me? Ah, I see, well that question was bound to come up eventually. Matthias did indeed replace Judas as determined by holy lot, but I feel that there is more to this question. Keep in mind that for many … Continue reading Easter in Their Shoes: Judas