The disciples ask why a man they encounter was born blind. They entertain the idea that it is punishment for some sin his parents committed. They also raise the possibility that it was because of some sin the blind man himself committed.
Crossroads: Why Are We Called Children of Abraham?
March 1, 2021 by
When I was a kid, we used to sing a song called Father Abraham. “Father Abraham had many sons. Many sons had Father Abraham. And I am one of them, and so are you. So let’s all praise the Lord.” I always wondered why we sang that Father Abraham had many sons.
Why I Love the Church Most on Ash Wednesday
February 26, 2020 by
I was reared as far from the Church as one can imagine. No Easter, Christmas, or Mother’s Day services for me, so this business about ashes seemed strange and at first a bit silly to me upon surrendering to Jesus at age 20.
Worship: What and Why?
August 6, 2019 by
Throughout its years of use, “worship” has garnered many experiential definitions depending on the culture of the community, the denomination, and the purpose of the gathering.
Why I Like Lent
March 27, 2019 by
Like many Baptists, I did not grow up following the Christian calendar and observing the seasons of Advent or Lent.
Formations 10.07.2018: What Is Money Worth? Why?
September 30, 2018 by
Why is money worth anything? In modern economies where currency is not backed by precious metals, money is worth what some central authority says it does—no more and no less. This system has worked generations.
Why I am a Baptist: A Way of Living in the World (Part 3) – Daniel Vestal
September 24, 2014 by
Finally, being Baptist is a way of confronting culture, interacting with society, and relating to people, that is, a way of living in the world. For Baptists, an individual Christian and a congregation of Christians are to be in the world but not be of the world.
Why I am a Baptist: A Way of Doing Church (Part 2) – Daniel Vestal
August 20, 2014 by
Being a Baptist is also a way of doing church, that is, a way of functioning in a community of faith and living in relationship with other Christians. For Baptists, a congregation is a people gathered voluntarily and willingly.