Tag Archives: the poor

Would Jesus Go to Church? by James R. Coggins

Posted on May 4, 2022 by jrcoggins

“If Jesus came to earth today, he would be spending his time on the streets, helping the poor and the marginalized, not in churches.” I encounter such sentiments frequently on social media. This ties in with other attitudes in modern … Continue reading →

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The Best Stories by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 30, 2020 by jrcoggins

The best stories we may not hear repeated very often, sometimes only once or twice. But they are precious, and we must grasp them when we have the opportunity. The best stories also often happen by accident—at least, from our … Continue reading →

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Was Wenceslas a Saint? by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 16, 2020 by jrcoggins

Has it ever happened that we miss the implications of the songs we sing? A song that has intrigued me for some time is the Christmas carol, “Good King Wenceslas.” The carol has a medieval European setting and has some … Continue reading →