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 | 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 17, 2017 | AFL Publications
Matthew 22:15-22 Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. (Matthew 22:21) One of the things that many of us may not appreciate sufficiently is Jesus’ mind. His toughness and his tenderness are readily...
by afladmin | Oct 3, 2017 | AFL Publications
Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way not just? Is it not your ways that are not just? When a righteous person turns away from his righteousness and does injustice, he shall die for it; for the injustice that he has...
