A Friend? – May 25, 2021
“One of the greatest tributes ever paid to Jesus was intended as a smear. He was called a friend of publicans and sinners—a friend. Before we try to feed the crowds surrounding us, we must first ask if any of them are my friends. Do we love them? Do our hearts ache when we see […]
Among the Suffering – July 1, 2020
“I’ve never fully understood how Christianity became quite so tame and respectable, given its origins among drunkards, prostitutes, and tax collectors… Jesus could have hung out in the high-end religious scene of his day, but instead he scoffed at all that, choosing instead to laugh at the powerful, befriend whores, kiss sinners, and eat with […]
