Liberal or Conservative?
Was Jesus considered a conservative or a liberal? Today, we look at him as conservative, for that is how many in the evangelical church want to think of him and that for which he stood. But in his day, he was likely seen as liberal, even radical in the minds of the religious leadership. Conservative and liberal are adjectives that found meaning in the centuries following the life of Christ and really have no bearing on him at all. According to Oxford Dictionaries, a cons
Growing Up Spiritually
How old are you when you are considered "grown up"? Is it when you're 18 or 21 or when you have your first apartment? Is it when you get married or have your first child? For the Hebrews, you became a man or woman at age 13. There is no definite, all inclusive time when you are fully mature. That is also true of growing up spiritually. It isn't after 1 year or 10 years. For everyone it is different and, in fact, I believe the years of our lives are spent growing and co
