Christ has set us free. Stand firm and do not submit again to slavery. If you let yourselves be circumcised (following the law), Christ will be of no benefit to … Continue reading A shorter take on Galatians 5
Gerald Ford on prayer, rule of law, truth, & the Golden Rule
Gerald Ford spoke words Aug. 9, 1974, to sooth a nation and to calm the world. President Nixon resigned in disgrace that morning, and Ford was sworn in. In his … Continue reading Gerald Ford on prayer, rule of law, truth, & the Golden Rule
A shorter take on Galatians 4
My point is this: heirs, when they are children, are no better than slaves, though they own all of the property. While children, they remain under guardians. It’s the same … Continue reading A shorter take on Galatians 4
A shorter take on Galatians 3
You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? I told you, Jesus Christ was crucified! Did you receive the Spirit by following the law or by believing what you heard about … Continue reading A shorter take on Galatians 3
A shorter take on Galatians 2
After 14 years, I went to Jerusalem again with Barnabas and Titus. I laid before the leaders there the gospel I proclaim among non-Jews, in order to make sure I … Continue reading A shorter take on Galatians 2
A shorter take on Galatians 1
This is Paul, sent as an apostle through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead. The others in God’s family who are with me send … Continue reading A shorter take on Galatians 1
Sometimes it takes a while to see a blessing
The worst year of my dad’s schooling came in the seventh grade. This was in the late 1930s in rural East Texas. It took him 60 years to see the … Continue reading Sometimes it takes a while to see a blessing
