by Laurie Short | Mar 23, 2016 | Crucifixion, Faith, Good Friday, Human suffering
In 2004, Mel Gibson made a movie that delivered a graphic illustration of Jesus’ journey to the cross. It was bloody, brutal, and raw, and many found it nearly impossible to watch. However there were a great deal more who found it impossible not to watch– the...
by Laurie Short | Apr 5, 2014 | battle, being perfect, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Faith, Finding Faith in the Dark, God, Grace, guilt, Jesus, Leviticus, Old Testament, priestly sacrifices, sacrifice, The Cost of Discipleship
Tomorrow I am off to Haiti. When I come back, I’ll have more money, more clothes, more food, and more comfort than I had when I left. The reason is because I will actually see all that I have. But I will save those reflections for later. In the meantime, I decided to...