Tad de Bordenave We now turn our attention to the parable of the Good Samaritan and the central character of the story — the man in the ditch. Jesus described him with terms that are brief and grim. The man was “stripped, wounded, and left half-dead.” This was not a pretty sight! No wonder the priest […]
Was it only two weeks since we put aside the story of the Good Samaritan, the visit of the lawyer and Jesus? In the interim we have had shopping, lists, family, decorations, lists, guests, presents, feasts, lists, and — oh yes – Christmas and New Years. Time to return to the Good Samaritan and the […]
by Tad de Bordenave We enter the story of the Good Samaritan with the dialogue of Jesus and the lawyer. This well-educated lawyer was steeped in Jewish law, but he had never met anyone like Jesus. This rabbi had done miracles, drew crowds, and alienated the religious establishment. The lawyer wanted to test him. Should […]
by Tad de Bordenave This article takes us back to the invitation by Jesus from the end of the last article: “Anyone who comes searching for me, I will not turn away.” A lawyer has come to Jesus to test him. We will see how Jesus valued and honored the man, drew him out, and […]
by Heather Okuda At the core of every Christian journey lies a deep and personal element: prayer. It’s a practice as old as the faith itself, a direct line to the triune God that empowers, comforts, and guides us as believers. But what exactly is Christian prayer, and why does it hold such a significant […]
from AFM’s Founder and first Executive Director, The Rev. Canon Tad de Bordenave This article begins a series that will take us into the story of the Good Samaritan. The drama has given the world several well-known and well-loved phrases and people. The larger context is a conversation between Jesus and a lawyer. In that […]
