... Emerson Fosdick, "As Religious and Moral Outcasts Saw Him," from THE MAN FROM NAZARETH (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1949), pg. 135. William Barclay, THE GOSPEL OF LUKE (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1975, pg. 200. From an article, "Without Reserve: A Critical Appreciation of the Itineracy," William B. Oden, from SEND ME?, Donald E. Messer (ed.), (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1991), pg. 51. True experience of my brother-in-law. Thanks to Kevin for allowing me to share his experience in a sermon.
... ’ words in John (10:11) “I am the Good Shepherd...” and in our mind’s eye we can see Him standing with arms outstretched, yearning to draw all of humankind into His fold. In an article in “The Circuit Rider,” Dr. Donald E. Messer, president of Iliff School of Theology in Denver, writes: “Recently I have become fascinated with a figure of speech known as an oxymoron. By definition an oxymoron is a combination of contradictory or incongruous thoughts used together.” (The Circuit Rider,” Dec ...
