I have a few more words to say about the doctrine of the Trinity… Now, that’s dangerous territory. It is an unwritten rule of Christian theology that you say as little as possible about the Trinity. Just show pictures of kittens instead. Well, I’m joking about the kitten part. Actually, it has been so tempting Read More …
Just kidding! Recently, I was teaching my eighth graders at All Saints Episcopal School in our Comparative Religion class about the distinctives of Christianity. Number one on that list is the doctrine of the Trinity. We puzzled around with it a bit. We talked about the term “modified monotheism” (as opposed to the “absolute monotheism” Read More …
This passage brings us front and center for Trinity Sunday. It’s also a very important day for me personally, since it is our twelfth wedding anniversary…but I digress. Trinity Sunday — The Holy Spirit figures prominently in this passage, but the Father and the Son are not absent. When I read this short Gospel passage, Read More …
If you notice that this passage talks a lot about the Holy Spirit, then it won’t surprise you that this Sunday is Pentecost. Looking toward this Sunday, I wanted to post a little earlier because I’m going to give you a homework assignment! That’s right…but I’m getting ahead of myself. First, let’s take a look Read More …
First of all, before we get to the passage, I would like to point out that Sunday is Mother’s Day. Go out and buy your Ma a card or a gift, and don’t forget to call her! Concerning this passage, I love — absolutely love — this prayer by Jesus, and this part is my Read More …
