Jesus the True and Better Priest

Jesus the True and Better Priest

All along we’ve been observing the way that religion alone cannot cover over the stain that sin produces. Which has led many to draw the conclusion that Jesus came, in some way, to eradicate religion.  “I have a relationship,” we insist.  “Not a religion.” The problem...
“God is in the House:” Religion and Morality Control

“God is in the House:” Religion and Morality Control

For more than 20 years, Nick Cave has been cranking out some fairly bleak punk-influenced music with his band “The Bad Seeds.”  The song you’re seeing performed live is on a more stripped-down, piano-based album called “No More Shall We Part.” The lyrics are pretty...
“The Lost World:” Winding our Way Toward Truth

“The Lost World:” Winding our Way Toward Truth

One of the ways people look for that sense of grounding, or “home” is to connect with the spiritual side of things.  And indeed, when we looked at the scene in Luke 11:18-20 on Sunday, we found Jesus standing in the middle of a place that was full of rival religious...