by Drew Smith | Aug 14, 2013 | Opinion
One of the more comforting passages from the teachings of Jesus is found in Luke 12:22-34, where Jesus commands his listeners not to worry about the concerns of life, for God will take care of them. But is this really Jesus’ meaning? To interpret correctly, we...
by Drew Smith | Aug 4, 2013 | Opinion
Soon after announcing that the kingdom of God is near in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus called his disciples. While Jesus was certainly calling individuals to follow him, he was always calling them into a community in which they were to find a new way of existing in the...
by Drew Smith | Jul 25, 2013 | Opinion
There is no doubt that Jesus commanded his followers to love their enemies. There is no room for negotiation with Jesus on this point. Indeed, while we attempt to evade Jesus’ clear teaching by placing limitations on his command, specifically related to who we...
by Drew Smith | Jun 20, 2013 | Opinion
As the U.S. Senate begins its debate over immigration reform – a debate that will prove to be complicated as well as fierce – how should Christians respond to this debate? Perhaps the most beloved story in the Gospels and, indeed, maybe the favorite story for many...
by Drew Smith | Jan 17, 2013 | Opinion
As the 113th Congress was being sworn in, media were covering not only the many problems this legislative body will face in the coming days, but also the new religious diversity that sets this Congress apart from others. While the percentage of those legislators from...
