Conflict happens. An older couple was appalled. They were part of a conversation in which we were discussing some of my research at...
What is at the core of virtually every conflict? Knowing the answer to this equips you to understand conflict better – which means you...
Who are you, really? A dozen professionals were being shuttled from the airport to a hotel for a conference. On the ride, one of the...
Being “in Christ” is the pre-eminent factor of self-identity for the followers of Jesus. That was our conclusion in our previous post...
What is confession? Confession is a crucial stage in the process of true forgiveness. As we have read, it’s that point at which...
In this series, “When Conflict Happens,” we explore interpersonal and intergroup conflict involving Jesus. In this way, we learn from...
“Answer the question! Yes, or no.” How do you respond when neither “yes” nor “no” is correct? For example, an old trick question...
Have you ever been mocked about what you believe as a Christian? Have you felt the sting of insulting language or contempt about your...
Have you ever wondered how Jesus could be both human and divine? Have you been tempted to accept his humanity but question or doubt...
Gethsemane. What does that mean to you? It means “oil press”— where olives are crushed to extract their valuable oil. The meaning...
We move now from Gethsemane and the arrest of Jesus to his trial by those who had already decided he was guilty of death. How did...
Throughout history, most of humanity has lived under one empire after another. Whether it was the Empire of the Babylonians, Persians,...
