Jesus clearly had a special place in his heart for poor, vulnerable and disenfranchised people. With respect to the poor, they were specifically highlighted throughout his earthly ministry, from beginning to end. You’ll recall that when Jesus’ ministry started, he went to his hometown of Nazareth, entered the Synagogue and read from the scroll of […]
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I’m on the eve of another birthday. I can’t say I mind, but it is striking to contemplate being on the downslope of my 50s, barreling full-speed toward the big “six-oh”. Thinking about birthdays over the years hasn’t been too troublesome for me, but I do remember feeling a bit “rocked” when I turned 30. Seems […]
For many years, a few of my law partners and I would meet during a lunch break for Bible study. The fellowship and encouragement was special to us all and helped us connect on a level besides our common profession and employer. During one of our sessions over 20 years ago, one of them made […]