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Book Review: The Shadow of the Galilean

German Theologian and New Testament Scholar Gerd Theissen has written this very unusual but interesting work of historical fiction. As the subtitle suggests – The Quest of the Historical Jesus in Narrative Form – it is the humanity of Jesus that shines … Continue reading

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The greatest man in history

Greatest man in history, named Jesus. Had no servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won … Continue reading

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Today is a GOOD DAY

How come this man, wearing a crown made of thorns, scorned by the ones he loved, mocked by the ones in power, killed among the scum of the earth, abandoned by the ones closest to him, punished for a life … Continue reading

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The Challenge of Jesus, by N.T. Wright

The cross is the surest, truest and deepest window on the very heart and character of the living and loving God; the more we learn about the cross, in all its historical and theological dimensions, the more we discover about … Continue reading

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Living on the edge

photo credit: Lukasz Dunikowski After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. In these … Continue reading

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The key to your future lies in a day

“Ten steps to a new you!” “Be transformed by the power of positive thinking!” “You can if you think you can!” Heard this all before somewhere? The self-help industry is a multi-billionaire one. I know, I contributed a fair amount … Continue reading

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