“Wait. Hold up!” I stopped a conversation to finish formulating a corny joke in my head. We were at the summer BBQ for the men’s group at my church. Pork ribs were the main entrée for the night. I knew there must be some connection between Genesis and the gospels here. Finally, it came to me. The resulting joke was underwhelming for those who had to suffer hearing it. However, for me, it was like a satisfying ribbon of rabbinic poetry flowing from the recesses of socially awkward intent. “If we are having ribs tonight, I wonder if the speaker is teaching on Genesis 2,” I said. I was referencing the scene when God puts Adam to sleep and creates Eve from a rib taken from Adam’s side. My satisfied smile was met with slow head shakes and disapproval. Preparations for the event picked right back up where they left off as I walked away feeling like I had accomplished my purpose for the night. When my internal laughter faded, I began to think more about the Garden of Eden scene in light of ...
Seeing God's will, promises, and principles at play in today's context should be celebrated. The gospel is powerful and living. I believe that Christians should acknowledge where God's heart, revealed in the Bible, touches their lives. This is a journal of where I see biblical truths within contemporary culture, social systems, and in personal interactions. I call them Jesus moments.