Right now many of us are doing our Christmas shopping, and it is easy to focus on new things we wish we could have. We live in a consumer culture that revolves around having more “stuff.” Our status is based on money, and we are expected to dedicate all our time to achieving financial success. […]
Why the Daniel Plan Might Make you Fat
Have you seen the news for the latest breakthrough weight-loss program, The Daniel Plan, by Rick Warren? It’s a 40-day plan (like his other books) to help individuals and church groups take off the flab and get in shape. Like other Bible-based diet plans, it’s built on the story in the first chapter in Daniel. […]
Wow, I met the Swedish Jesus Today…
If you’ve ever heard me speak, you know that I usually start with the famous painting by Warner Sallman of called “The Head of Christ” that has hung in my family’s home since the 1950’s. As much as I’ve loved this image of Jesus, I joke around about the fact that with his blue eyes […]
Speaking this Fall in Michigan, Ohio, Connecticut & Minnesota
I just updated my calendar with my speaking plans for the final months of 2013, and I hope you can join me. I’ll be speaking in… Muskegon, Michigan: A day-seminar at Forest Park Church on Saturday, October 19 Dayton, Ohio: Haverim School seminar for the Center for Judaic-Christian Studies on Saturday, November 2 Uncasville, Connecticut: […]
The Reality of Disciples and Rabbis
I recently was asked about how disciples studied with rabbis. What age were disciples, and did they pay the rabbi a fee to study? How did they support themselves at the same time? Did the rabbis work at some craft to support themselves? (They were not like rabbis of today, which like pastors are to […]
Clickable Resource Guide for Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus
For all those of you who are reading Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus, below is a clickable guide to the recommended resources for the book. (Books not on this site will link to Amazon or the author’s site.) Bailey, Kenneth E. Poet and Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes (Combined edition) Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, […]
The Gospels in First Century Judea – Conference Aug 29, 2013
Update: A few months ago I told you about the program on Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins at Nyack College in New York City. I mentioned that they will be hosting an Inaugural Conference on August 29, 2013. The conference, entitled “The Gospels in First Century Judea” looks very good. Some outstanding Christian and Jewish […]
I’m Behind on Giving Away Books
I admit it – I’m a little behind on giving away books to folks who sign up on my email list. I have some paperback copies of Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus that I’d be happy to send to some lucky winners. If you haven’t signed up yet, use the “Subscribe” form to […]
In the Blogosphere: Reviews of Walking in the Dust
Here are some review highlights for Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus from various blogs. I’ve just shared an excerpt – use the link to read the rest. Ann Voskamp, author of One Thousand Gifts “…makes me hunger to dig deeper in the meaning of the Word.” From “Best Books Review” at aholyexperience.com (I’m honored […]
The Meaning of Life, According to Jesus
Here’s a little experiment for you. Right now, make yourself smile. Look in the mirror. Are you really, genuinely smiling? Or is it a little forced? Okay, now make yourself laugh. Did you fill the room with hearty guffawing? Or did you find it quite difficult? Okay, now make yourself happy. Are you truly brimming […]
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