by afladmin | Nov 29, 2017 | AFL Publications
Mark 13:24-37 What is Jesus Doing? In 2007 Andrew Purves, during one of my Canonical oral examinations for ordination in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, impressed upon me that the popular expression, “What Would Jesus Do?” was missing the point. Purves went on to say, “The...
by afladmin | Nov 22, 2017 | AFL Publications
“Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me” (Matthew 25:45). Jesus’ words here are sobering, troubling, indeed. The problem with those who will be sent away to eternal fire is that they...
by afladmin | Nov 15, 2017 | AFL Publications
Matthew 25:14-30 For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. Several years ago I asked my...
by afladmin | Nov 8, 2017 | AFL Publications
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who...
by afladmin | Oct 31, 2017 | AFL Publications
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before tour Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy (1 Thessalonians 2:19-20). I serve on the board of a pregnancy care center, which means that I get to see a bit...
by afladmin | Oct 23, 2017 | AFL Publications
Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18 You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbor: I am the LORD. (Leviticus 19:16) It is amazing that God would have to institute a commandment that would tell a man not to shed...
