by Christopher B. Harbin | Sep 18, 2020 | Opinion, Secondary Feature
Nathan’s parable in 2 Samuel 12 is a beautiful manipulation of David’s emotions. It challenges him first to condemn a fictional character so he might begin to see the error of his way. Nathan confronts David after his escapades with Bathsheba and orchestrating the...
by Ron Rolheiser | Dec 29, 2015 | Opinion
I was challenged by a bishop some years ago regarding an article I’d written. We were talking in his office and the tone eventually got a little testy. “How can you write something like that?” he asked. “Because it’s true,” was my...
by David Fitch | Jun 3, 2015 | Opinion
The “least of these my brothers” (“adelphoi” in Greek) historically has been a controversial phrase in Matthew 25:40. Some have argued (the particularist interpretation) that because Jesus often referred to his disciples as...
by David Fitch | Jun 2, 2015 | Opinion
In the parable of “the rich man and Lazarus” (Luke 16:19-31), Jesus describes a scene where the poor man, Lazarus, now in heaven by Abraham’s side, looks over the chasm at the rich man who now stands in the flames of Hades. The rich man begs Abraham...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Dec 18, 2013 | Opinion
Waiting is an inevitable part of life. Even people highly skilled at multi-tasking and time management cannot avoid waiting at some point in their day – red lights, checkout lines or doctor’s offices, to offer a few examples. I cannot think of anyone who enjoys...
