Norris Burkes

6 days ago | news-leader.com | Norris Burkes

No matter what you’ve read, I can promise you this — the Jesus insurrection was put down quickly and decisively. The anarchists, AKA disciples, who were occupying the garden never really had a chance. The disciples barely seemed to know the smackdown was coming when the occupying powers, caving to the demand of religious leaders, issued an arrest warrant for their insurgency leader. “Bring this Jesus to me,” said Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect (governor) of Judea.

1 week ago | thereporter.com | Norris Burkes

No matter what you’ve read, I can promise you this – the Jesus insurrection was put down quickly and decisively. The anarchists, AKA disciples, who were occupying the garden, never really had a chance. The disciples barely seemed to know the smackdown was coming when the occupying powers, caving to the demand of religious leaders, issued an arrest warrant for their insurgency leader. “Bring this Jesus to me,” said Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea.

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Norris Burkes

During my career as a healthcare chaplain, I often had a feeling that I was pastoring a parade. That’s because, by definition, a chaplain’s relationship with patients is a temporary one. I suppose that’s why I am relieved when a patient asks if they can call me “Pastor” instead of “Chaplain.” I hear their request as an invitation into the more personal role of their family pastor.

1 week ago | news-leader.com | Norris Burkes

During my career as a healthcare chaplain, I often had a feeling that I was pastoring a parade. That’s because, by definition, a chaplain’s relationship with patients is a temporary one. I suppose that’s why I am relieved when a patient asks if they can call me “Pastor” instead of “Chaplain.” I hear their request as an invitation into the more personal role of their family pastor.

2 weeks ago | thereporter.com | Norris Burkes

During my career as a health care chaplain, I often had a feeling that I was pastoring a parade. That’s because, by definition, a chaplain’s relationship with patients is a temporary one. I suppose that’s why I am relieved when a patient asks if they can call me “Pastor” instead of “Chaplain.” I hear their request as an invitation into the more personal role of their family pastor.