12-year-old Jesus confuses his parents
“Jesus said, ‘Why did you have to search for me? I had to be here at my Father’s. Didn’t you know that?’ They had no idea what he was talking about.” Luke 2:49-50 Casual English Bible
Did God pick who gets saved?
Spring break edition. I’m taking a break for a few days. During that time, I’ll be giving you a sampling of the Q&A that you’ll find in leader’s guides for the Casual English Bible. In the guides, I provide discussion questions along with info …
Dial down the grumpy
I WAS LISTENING TO A FRIEND COMPLAIN a few days ago about how things are run in her church. She’d like at least an occasional hymn. She’d like ministries to give more attention to adults instead of so much focus on children. And …
Mary scolds 12-year-old Jesus
“Young man,” his mother said to him, “why did you treat us like this? Look at me. Your father and I have been worried sick trying to find you.” Luke 2:48 Casual English Bible
Alleged shooter in my subdivision
ACROSS THE STREET from where I live is a cul-de-sac that got swarmed with police last week. They were looking for the shooter who stormed into a neighborhood bar and grill that I’ve eaten at many times. They have great burgers. The man that police …
Son of a Jerusalem priest moves to badlands
“John grew up. He grew spiritually strong, as well. He lived in the dry badlands until he started his public ministry to Israel.” Luke 1:80 Casual English Bible
Take a break to laugh
MY DAUGHTER CAUGHT ME LAUGHING AT HER SON THIS WEEK. She walked in the front door when her son and I were in the breakfast nook in the back of the house. I sat at the table with my back to the front door. My grandson, a little over a year old, sat in …
Tracking Paul in Europe
I JUST FINISHED loading 1, 2 Thessalonians onto the Casual English Bible website. That end-time stuff Paul writes is always a tad tough to understand. But who can fully understand a theologian? They think thick thoughts. It’s easier to create a …
Baby Jesus circumcised and dedicated
“On Day Eight of his life, the baby was circumcised and given the name Jesus…. When Mary and Joseph finished the waiting period for purification from childbirth, as taught in the laws of Moses, they took their boy to Jerusalem to dedicate him to the …
Jesus video album
I’M CREATING AN ALBUM of videos about Jesus. Not on my YouTube channel. On my Vimeo channel. Okay, I’ll put them on both. But Vimeo lets me make corrections and other updates. I’ve already made some tweaks to the video What Romans …
Angry Jesus
PARDON MY HUMOR and my accordion as I explain how a pacifist rabbi like Jesus got so violently angry that he stormed into someone’s place of business, flipped their tables, and chased after them with a whip. The Prince of Peace was …
The night all heaven broke loose
“Don’t be afraid,” the angel told them [Bethlehem shepherds]. “I’ve got great news—joy to the world for people everywhere. Born today, in David’s hometown, is your Savior. He’s the Messiah, your Lord…Suddenly, all heaven broke loose. The lone angel …
