by Larry Coleman | Jan 19, 2010 | Opinion
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, observed during the third week of January for the last century, often has been the celebration and prayer of only a few. The week is being observed this year from Jan. 17-24. The week slips past us for many reasons. Because it...
by Larry Coleman | Jul 27, 2009 | Opinion
Authority presents itself as an interpretative lens in the gospels over two dozen times. Jesus speaks with authority. Jesus sees the centurion as one who understands authority. Jesus stands before those with authority. Our understanding of the authority of others,...
by Larry Coleman | Jun 1, 2009 | Opinion
Our congregation used the “Beneath the Skin” DVD and study guide for a Wednesday night break-out group this May. The video, broken into shorter segments, and the free study guide provided at EthicsDaily.com were very helpful. The group that joined me for...
by Larry Coleman | May 13, 2009 | Opinion
I was not totally surprised when Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) took to the floor of the House of Representatives introducing House Resolution No. 397 on May 4. Forbes ranted for four and a half minutes, taking issue with President Obama’s statement in Turkey in...
by Larry Coleman | May 8, 2009 | Opinion
I haven’t had much empathy for the Republican Party in recent years, but I’m finding myself identifying with Sen. Olympia Snowe these days. “We have not made any dramatic changes as a party that would suggest there has been any kind of reforming,...
