This gospel, as titled, is attributed to Lucan authorship “the beloved physician” (Colossians 4:14)  and companion of Paul (2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 24). Its composition is typically placed in the later part of the first century, depending on the source and approach to placing Luke in its historical context though an actual date is not clear. Luke is...

Juan, a nearby neighbor and fellow Marine, went running by me as I was walking my dog Cooper this morning, so I gave him a big “O-o-h-h-r-r-a-a-h-h” as he passed. He yelled back, “Have a great day,” to which I replied, “I’ll take that as a direct order!” I use that phrase a lot, and I mostly get puzzled looks in return. When I say that to another Marine, or any current or former military member, they understand what I’m talking about. Military...