Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
How should we see this life? Is this life something to be endured or even hated? Is all that matters the life to come? I have been reading John Calvin’s Institutes of Christian Religion. In book three, chapter nine, Calvins says this: For we must hold, that our mind never rises seriously to aspire after … Read More “Should We Hate This Life?” »
Yesterday I turned 47. That is not a major birthday, as I am saving my anxiety for 50. Having said that, this happens to be a turning point in my life. In less than a week, we will be moving to St. Catharines, which is our hometown. After seventeen years, I will be home. This … Read More “Birthday Reflections” »
Two years ago, I was going through a very difficult time. It was suggested that I journal something good that happened each day. I don’t have the discipline to journal, but I do for blogging. Don’t ask what the difference is. This began a daily blog post where I would post something good that happened … Read More “Is Honest Good Enough?” »
Perhaps it is my age, but I am starting to see everything as a metaphor for life. The latest metaphor is the tree in front of our house. My son has hit the stage where he loves climbing. I remember that stage well. The house where I grew up had a fine climbing fence that … Read More “Climbing the Tree of Life” »
When we look at the New Testament as history, we need to compare it with other contemporary histories. The best example we have are the works of Josephus. Most Christians have only a superficial knowledge, usually focusing on what Josephus says about Jesus. However, there is much more value to Josephus. Shaye Cohen in his … Read More “Josephus in Galilee and Rome” »
