Dr. John Tamilio III, Pastor  © 2020, Dr. Tamilio The late Christian singer-songwriter Rich Mullins used to say that he loved the Bible, but not for the reasons that most people do.  He said that he liked all the “weirdos” that appear in both the Old and New Testaments.  Maybe that’s because Mullins was a […]

Dr. John Tamilio III, Pastor © 2020, Dr. Tamilio Religion is a strange, universal phenomenon.  Throughout history, it has given people hope in times of doubt, fear, and grief.  It has helped explained the origins of life and the vastness of the cosmos.  It has also been the source of conflict, intolerance, and even war.  […]

Pentecost 8 Dr. John Tamilio III, Pastor  © 2020, Dr. Tamilio Many cultures have folktales about finding a lantern, rubbing it, and having a genie pop out.  The genie grants the lucky finder three wishes.  What would be your three wishes?  Health, wealth, fame, power?  Let’s say instead, that God appeared before you and said […]