by Larry Greenfield | Jul 13, 2012 | Opinion
The sordid story of John the Baptist’s execution boils down to being faithful to one’s oath. (See Mark 6:14-29 for the longer version; Matthew 14:1-12 for the shorter one.) Herod Antipas (son of Herod the Great) could be criticized for a lot of things –...
by Larry Greenfield | Jun 29, 2012 | Opinion
It’s that time of year again, when national denominations gather to be inspired, transact business and take stands on issues of importance. Increasing those “issues of importance” have included the never-ending, seemingly irresolvable conflict in the...
by Larry Greenfield | Jun 14, 2012 | Opinion
A significant segment of the economic and political leadership on both sides of the Atlantic appears to be oblivious to the point (or points) Jesus was making about planting mustard seeds. It’s that familiar parable of Jesus that draws on the wisdom of farmers...
by Larry Greenfield | Jun 1, 2012 | Opinion
I’ve reached a tipping point. Up until just a few years ago, I primarily went to funerals for friends, colleagues and relatives who were in the generation ahead of me. Oh sure, there was the occasional early death of a contemporary resulting from an accident or...
by Larry Greenfield | May 18, 2012 | Opinion
Let’s call it what it is. It’s heresy. Now, to be sure, this charge applies only to confessing followers of Jesus Christ who are serving as representatives in the U.S. Congress. That is, the charge can’t apply to atheists and members of other...
