The Dangers of a Literal Reading of Psalm 139


In Psalm 139, the favorite text of self love, “For you formed my inward parts, You wove me in my mother’s womb; I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made” … You’ll see how interpreting it literally will create problems. For example, this is a text often quoted to condemn abortion. Unfortunately,…
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The Messiah: Eleven Meditations from the Book of Mark (Free)


You can start reading a PDF version of  right now. In a two month period back in August and September of 2009 I published several articles on specific events in Jesus’ life found in the book of Mark. Events that demonstrate his unlimited power over nature, sickness, and demons. Events that strike terror. That create awe. That even…
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The Criminal as Metaphor for Religious Hypocrite


Megalomaniacs. Control freaks. Irresponsible citizens. Uncompromising. Tyrannical. Destructive. Chase down kicks at any cost. Play the world and people like a chess game. Exploit kindness and insecurity. These are words that describe criminals. And according to some psychologists its behavior that is unique to an individual as early as four, five or six years old. It’s…
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