I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among [...]
Jan12
The North American International Auto Show opened Monday in downtown Detroit. I remember a time when visiting the Auto Show would be a father-son, family, or social experience. The town used to buzz with people curious to see the unveiling of new exotic cars, muscle cars, and interesting concept cars. Since the economy slowed years [...]
In Matthew 23 Jesus is recorded as confronting the religious authorities of his day. The assumptions and practices of the Pharisees were deplorable enough to warrant this rather ruthless denunciation by Jesus in a series known as the 7 woes. Here I gathered their conclusions into forms that might offer a fresh way of understanding [...]
Ben Witherington III is a world-renowned New Testament expert and biblical exegete. He has authored books at both the scholarly and popular level, writing in a way that furthers discussions but is also accessible to all. He is not cut and dry; both his personality and convictions come out strong, making enjoyable reads of otherwise [...]
And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
Mark 4:41 (ESV)
Pretend you were one of the 12; that he chose you and you followed him around as he first began proclaiming the gospel of God.
Put yourself on the scene [...]
My name is Andrew Dragos and I am a high school youth worker in the Detroit area. Right now youth ministry is where the Lord would have me be, but besides being "In Christ" I have other identity markers that when jumbled together create a diverse group of things that fancy my interests. One day I hope to teach, write, or lead in a way that draws on all aspects of my life story to impact God's kingdom. In the process, I am struggling to become a minimalist of sorts so that "to live is Christ" may become more true of me every day. Read more on my ABOUT page.
