The opening shot of Jeymes Samuel’s Book of Clarence shows several criminals nailed to crosses per the first century Roman method of capital punishment. In the foreground, a white Jesus remains prominent, after which the camera maneuvers to concentrate our focus on the titular character portrayed by LaKeith Stanfield. After this, we see a creditContinue reading “The Book of Clarence | A Review”
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Friday Reflections | January 12th
Happy Friday! I’m a little late to the party on this, but I wanted to squeeze in my ‘top ten’ list for 2023 articles that helped me see grace in practice, law/gospel implications, and the law-in-life. My year-end list is followed by an end of the week round up of where I noticed grace intersectContinue reading “Friday Reflections | January 12th”
The (Self) Justification of Cardi B…
Cardi B created a pop cultural phenomenon via her controversial 2020 single, WAP, an acronym insinuating what some consider the ultimate anthem of modern sexual liberty. Consequently, ironic merchandising gimmicks and parodies abound…even extending to the church realm with remixes like Worship And Praise…yes, someone actually had the gall to implement this… While WAP isContinue reading “The (Self) Justification of Cardi B…”
Minor Threat, Salad Days, and the New Birth…
Minor Threat’s Salad Days from their final 7-inch record reflects the beginning of punk rock’s inclination toward introspective and existential themes that remained developed far beyond simple, 4/4-time, aggressive songs about the government, anarchy, etc. The song betrays profound angst about the aging process, which is an ironic preoccupation for a group of (then) 20-somethingsContinue reading “Minor Threat, Salad Days, and the New Birth…”
McDonald’s Breakfast & Imputed Righteousness…
I missed breakfast the other morning. Nothing new… except this breakfast was special… it was McDonald’s breakfast to be specific! Mr. Medina had taken our orders via email because he was planning a special breakfast for the last day of our mentoring session. I and several local professionals had been participating in a mentoring projectContinue reading “McDonald’s Breakfast & Imputed Righteousness…”
Jesus Wants Your Dirty Laundry…
The other evening, I called my son who was sitting in the living room while I was in the kitchen. I presumed he was idly watching TV when I summoned him. I was calling to tell him to sort through the laundry basket to find his clothes for the next day – something I haveContinue reading “Jesus Wants Your Dirty Laundry…”
The Last Adam and the Breath of God…
And so it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 1 Corinthians 15:45 In Genesis, God reached into the ground…and breathed into the man, Adam. In the Resurrection, Jesus rose from the grave, invited men to reach into His side, and breathed on them saying ‘receive the Spirit’. ItContinue reading “The Last Adam and the Breath of God…”
Midweek Meds | Kids, Failure, & The Grace of God
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15 As a parent, I always want my kids to ‘not fail’ in the places in life where I failedContinue reading “Midweek Meds | Kids, Failure, & The Grace of God”
Midweek Meds | What’s In a Name?
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1 This verse is not ultimately about making sure you maintain a decent reputation by setting a good moral example and living in a godly manner…though such a lifestyle can in fact benefit your neighbor whenContinue reading “Midweek Meds | What’s In a Name?”
Monday Morning Devotion | Wine, Grace, & The Kingdom of God…
Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters;and you who have no money, come, buy and eat!Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost… Isaiah 55:1 I noticed an ad for wine in which the stream of liquor effortlessly and elegantly flowed into a wine glass… It was posted near the liquor section at myContinue reading “Monday Morning Devotion | Wine, Grace, & The Kingdom of God…”
Law, Grace, & Daily Living 