The fifth stanza of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, which is not always sung, contains these words: "In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me." These words of Julia Howe may have been inspired by the first few verses of Hebrews 1. How can the “glory” in Christ’s bosom transfigure us?
Judges 19-21 tell of a horrific civil war involving the Benjaminites: how it started, how it was conducted and how Israel recovered from it. Because the story is so unpleasant, it is easy to read it dutifully and then move on. Yet we are told “whatever things were written before were written for our learning.” (Rom 15:4).
August 25, 2021
After some very helpful suggestions from family and friends, and major editing by Carrie and Dave Reynolds, The Enormous TINY Experiment is now available on Amazon worldwide.
August 25, 2021
Genesis 1:26 has dual application: history and prophecy. Both must be clearly identified and not confused with each other.
August 25, 2021
They shall reign with Christ a thousand years...
August 25, 2021
Genesis 1:26 has dual application: history and prophecy. Both must be clearly identified and not confused with each other.
August 25, 2021
When we read the book of Galatians, we often think about salvation by works versus salvation by faith, as this is one of the major teaching points of the epistle. At the same time, somehow supporting this theme, the apostle Paul quotes heavily from the prophecy of Isaiah.
August 25, 2021
We want to help people find music that is helpful for them in their walk and hopefully encourage the continued production and use of music in our community and in our services.
August 25, 2021
Jesus knew it was time to leave the comfort of Martha and Mary’s home.
August 25, 2021
Our behaviors can impact the whole world, and it is our Christian responsibility to act accordingly. There are many realistic ways that we can protect God’s world and everyone in it. We don’t have to do all the things, but we should try to do some.
August 25, 2021
God's word was recorded by some 35 authors, writing as they were moved by the Holy Spirit through the course of 1500 years (2 Tim 3:16; Heb 1:1-2; 2 Pet 1:20-21). Some were formally educated (like doctors, kings and public servants), while others were not (including fishermen and shepherds). Altogether we find well over 50 vocations mentioned in their writings.
August 25, 2021
Scripture does not shield us from the disappointment that faithful men and women experienced when their own sons and daughters failed to adhere to the commandments of God. In fact, as we survey the Scriptures, there are many who stray from their parents’ commitments.
August 20, 2021
There have always been disasters, and there always will be until God’s Kingdom wipes away every tear. This week we are seeing yet another, the earthquake in Haiti.
August 16, 2021
Disappointment and discouragement do happen, they are part of the universal lot of human beings... but what we do with those feelings is important.
