In the Old Testament book of Judges 19-21 we read of a “civil war” in Israel. The tribe of Benjamin sinned greatly in one of the most disturbing episodes recorded in the Old Testament. (You can read about it in chapters 19-20 if you want, but it’s a very unsettling account. You are forewarned.) Their… Read More »

[I am re-posting this, slighly edited, on April 15, 2014, the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon terrorist bombing.] You are undoubtedly aware of the horrific events of last year in Boston. On Monday, April 15, 2013 terrorists exploded two bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Three people died, including an eight-year-old… Read More »

Years ago, I heard the late Fred Smith ask a church group: If you did something bad, really scandalous, and it made the headlines Saturday – would you show up at church Sunday? If you answered No, and I’m guessing most of us would, what does that say about our view of the Church? Who… Read More »