by john favalessa | Nov 21, 2018 | Theology blog
By Roland Wrinkle “That’s a stupid question. Political parties are a modern invention.” Yes, this may very well be a stupid question—but not for that reason. The Jewish milieu in first century Palestine was rife with political parties and Jesus had to “live and move”...
by john favalessa | Feb 13, 2018 | Theology blog
author – Veronica Patton Intro: Presbyterian Resistance to Slavery Presbyterians are Anglo-Saxon American settlers who lived by the religious creed: “You shall not hand over to his master a slave who has escaped from his master to you,” (Deuteronomy...
by john favalessa | Jan 9, 2018 | Theology blog
Dear Dad, I just finished watching my last football game. I came upstairs to write that this had happened and why. You died 37 years ago at age 68. I am now 68. You raised me to love boxing and UCLA football and basketball. We bonded at...
by john favalessa | Mar 9, 2017 | Engagement, Theology blog
by Roland Wrinkle A FOREWORD. This is the first part of a multi-part series, authored by Jack and I (and possibly others) dedicated to exploring the issue of the “General Resurrection of Believers” and whether we have faith in it. Ask yourself this question: When is...
by john favalessa | Dec 9, 2016 | Theology blog
by Roland Wrinkle I love this “church” (body of the Messiah). I love its members (my family). Perhaps most of all, I love the good works they consistently, tirelessly, ubiquitously, untiringly, obsessively, unselfishly, pridelessly and lovingly do. [It was...
