“They ran out of the tomb shaking and terrified, and out of fear said nothing to anyone” (Mark 16.8). Sue Grafton, author of the Kinsey Millhone “alphabet” mysteries, passed away a few years ago, leaving her long-running series unfinished. Her… Read moreAbrupt: Ending in Y

“In response, Jesus said, ‘Get out of here, Satan. You know it’s written that worship and veneration are for the Holy One, and Them alone’” (Matthew 4.10). The first two temptations, as we’ve explored, hold at their heart similar elements…. Read moreWild Place: Mortal

“Once more, the Tempter took Jesus to the height of a tall mountain, and showed him the great empire of the earth and its splendor. The Tempter said, ‘All of this, and everything with them I’ll give you if you’ll… Read moreWild Place: Empires

“Jesus said in response, ‘It’s also written that you’re not to put the Holy One to the test’” (Matthew 4.7). Hear me out on this one; because, I’m not trying to be controversial or shocking. Just stick with me. See,… Read moreWild Place: Invulnerable

“Then the Devil took him to the holy city and stood him atop the highest point of the Temple. And there said to him, ‘If you’re the son of God, throw yourself down. It’s written, isn’t it, that the Divine… Read moreWild Place: Glasses and Capes