by jakeowensby | Mar 31, 2023 | Matthew 26:14- 27:66, Palm Sunday A
The Roman Empire celebrated its military victories with a parade called a Triumph. The commanding general entered the city and rolled through its streets in a four-horse chariot. His troops, his soon-to-be-enslaved captives, and the spoils of war trailed behind him....
by jakeowensby | May 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
A local news outlet reported that Alexandria—where my wife Joy and I reside—is the second most dangerous place to live in Louisiana. Shootings have been making headlines pretty often lately. So our violent crime ranking did not come as much of a surprise. Besides,...
by jakeowensby | Sep 11, 2020 | Matthew 18:21-35
“It’s not about you, it’s about them.” When I’ve been injured by another person’s cruel words or actions, friends have said this to me. Maybe your friends have consoled you in a similar way. And there is sad truth to what my friends have said. Some people offload...
