Do We All Want the Same Things?

Filled with Pentecostal Spirit, peacemakers start enlivening people stifled by the oppressive Roman Empire. They enliven people with Jesus’ “Community of God” – a way of communion, love, and creative healing power. They enliven it far and wide among diverse people but are persecuted for doing so. Gospel and non-Gospel accounts record the persecution. It … Continue reading “Do We All Want the Same Things?”

Making Things Happen

So many things have been happening to disciples in a short number of days. They shared a festive meal but it was followed soon after by Jesus’ arrest. Amidst that chaos and pain an ear is severed, but then healed. A night of anguish is endured which is then followed by a day of torture … Continue reading “Making Things Happen”