Hot Take for the New Year: If you are searching your Bible for some secret diet, you may have lost the plot. 1. Ezekiel 4:9 is not a God-ordained health food; it is siege bread. Think of it as prophetic performance art meant to make people pay attention (and probably disgust them). #resolutions

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” may very well be the most biblically and theologically correct hymn we sing at Christmas (and maybe all year). #Advent2025

There are many things about September 11th that stick with me. But it's the words of a Muslim stranger that I pray I will never forget. #NeverForget911 steppingintothejordan.com/2020/09/11/9...

Attention, Ladies and Gentlemen: This is NOT a drill. I repeat. THIS IS NOT A DRILL!! www.localprofile.com/amp/food-dri...

I have a new theory: the Apostle Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” was the gene that makes cilantro taste like soap.

Just heard Buc-ee’s described as “Gas Pro Shop.” Truer words have never been spoken.

And you shall love your neighbor as yourself… www.ktsm.com/news/mexico-...

I don’t know…this MIGHT be enough highlighters to get me through my dissertation. #phdlife

The start of the Spring semester and my first semester teaching! #PhDlife #SMU #HebrewBible

I am thankful we have had another peaceful transfer of political leadership in the USA. However, the inauguration provides an opportunity to consider how God's people engage with earthly kingdoms. steppingintothejordan.com/2025/01/20/s...

How it started…how it ended.

The Panama Canal? Greenland? Canada? What’s next? Poland? The Sudetenland?

According to Texas Monthly magazine’s most recent ranking of Texas barbecue restaurants, Goldee’s is the best in Texas. They’re not wrong. #texasbbq

Today I became ABD!

An excellent article on the problems with Texas’s new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools. forward.com/opinion/6776...

As we enter into this Thanksgiving holiday, please remember to exercise responsibility at your family gatherings.

See ya later San Diego. Thanks for hosting a great conference. #sblaar24

One of the lingering benefits of my former professional life is lifetime Platinum status on American Airlines. Today that benefit paid off with a first class upgrade for my return trip home. #sblaar24

Had a fun time presenting on two of the Jephthah’s Daughter films this morning. Lots of good questions and discussion. #SBLAAR24

Presenting in the Bible and Film section on Sunday morning on how two films about Jephthah’s Daughter engage patriarchy in the early 20th century. #sblaar24

Part of my academic training is the understanding that it is necessary to change your views in the face of facts. Today that training was put to the test. I am forced to admit that San Diego has better Mexican food than Texas—and it’s not even a close competition.

Looking forward to seeing lots of friends and presenting again in the Bible and Film session at SBL/AAR in San Diego next weekend. #sblaar24

Well…not the finale to Spring Break I was hoping for. Fell on the steps while bringing down a load of laundry. Thankfully, no break, but they suspect I may have torn the quad tendon in my right leg. Currently in a leg brace and crutches. Expect to meet with an orthopedic doctor this coming week.

A picture is worth a thousand words…

Does anyone else have a cabinet of leftover containers that looks like a bad game of Jenga? Asking for a friend.

He who has ears… #advent

Happy Thanksgiving! Please remember to be responsible this holiday season.

Had a great time at AAR-SBL. Papers were well received; met some great people; and may have bought too many books.

Fascinating and timely lecture by Dr. Rami Zeedan.

Solar eclipse.

Ideology is everywhere.

I was grading assignments in an undergrad OT class. One of the questions was: Give a title to the 2nd part of the Jacob Cycle (Gen 28:10-32:21). That's the part where Jacob runs off to his uncle Laban and falls in love. One student's response: "How I Met Your Mothers" Best. Answer. Ever.

A helpful reminder that all meaning comes from the reader. AI’s response to the prompt: an image of Jesus flipping over tables. Well played, AI. Well played.

Since SMU will be joining the ACC, I think the Bible Bowl competition just got a lot more difficult.

Not Today, Saban! Hook’em Horns!!

God bless Torchy’s

@robkranz.bsky.social finally with all the cool kids. Thanks @nickelder.bsky.social for the invite!