by Chuck Queen | Apr 3, 2014 | Opinion
Jesus’ conversation with the woman of Samaria in the Gospel of John provides one of the most significant statements about worship in the Bible. The Father seeks, Jesus says, those who worship him “in spirit and truth” (John 4:23). To worship...
by Chuck Queen | Jan 19, 2014 | Opinion
When is being “spiritual but not religious” not enough? Lillian Daniel has written a very good book titled “When ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ Is Not Enough: Seeing God in Surprising Places, Even the Church” in which she addresses...
by Chuck Queen | Dec 24, 2013 | Opinion
In the familiar Christmas story in Luke’s Gospel, the angels announce to the shepherds: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14). In a world of constant rivalry and competition, where the win-at-any-cost...
by Chuck Queen | Dec 18, 2013 | Opinion
In Matthew 11, John the Baptist heard what Jesus was doing and sent his disciples to ask him: “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” What sparks this question? Matthew introduces John the Baptist earlier as the Elijah-like...
by Chuck Queen | Oct 1, 2013 | Opinion
Jesus tells an intriguing story in Luke 16:1-9 about a dishonest manager who strikes off significant amounts owed by debtors so that when he is dismissed, he would be welcomed into their homes. “His master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted...
