In the third chapter of Exodus, one of the most intriguing encounters in all of human history is recorded. It’s between Moses…and a bush. Man comes face to face with God. Well, sort of. Reminds me of that famous scene in The 10 Commandments with Charlton Heston, as Moses, talking to the burning bush. And…

Diversity. Or Divergence? Diversity is one of the “darlings” of the politically correct lexicon. It’s also a concept close to God’s heart. Just look at His creation. In nature, no two snowflakes are the same. Not even identical twins are identical. So, Jesus must like diversity, too, right? Well, that depends. The Biblical notion of…

    I have been fascinated by the growth and popularity of competitive poker matches on television. It has morphed from back room, smoke-filled, cheesy looking environs populated by questionable characters into luxurious casino-type surroundings attracting major movie stars dressed to the nines airing on major cable networks.   With all the upgrades in window…

In our increasingly secular society, the person of Jesus evokes a variety of reactions, and after two millennia, remains a controversial figure. He’s admired and ridiculed; revered and rejected; embraced and dismissed. However you may feel about Jesus…whether as God or as a great teacher or as a deranged individual–he still is the central figure…

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