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“For we are not ignorant of his schemes.” (2 Corinthians 2:11) 2020 was the year we didn’t expect. In February, very few saw the challenges we would face. We assumed things would continue as usual, that our plans would move forward, that all would be well – until it wasn’t. As we close out the […]
Only the Bible has sold more copies than The Pilgrim’s Progress. Bunyan’s classic, first published in 1678, quickly became a hallmark among English readers and beyond, enduring down to our day as a unique resource for spiritual reflection and encouragement. Starting January 13th, we’ll be meeting Wednesdays at Noon on Zoom to discuss this important classic. […]
Let’s talk about three kings – not the ones you might be thinking. From the ivory palace of Caesar Augustus to the halted kingdom of David to the straw-filled manger throne in Bethlehem. Spoiler Alert – The humble baby in the manger is the King of kings. JESUS – THE HUMBE KING OF kings While they were there, […]
Let’s talk about three kings – not the ones you might be thinking. From the ivory palace of Caesar Augustus to the halted kingdom of David to the straw-filled manger throne in Bethlehem. Spoiler Alert – The humble baby in the manger is the King of kings. David – the incomplete king Joseph also went up from the […]
Let’s talk about three kings – not the ones you might be thinking. From the ivory palace of Caesar Augustus to the halted kingdom of David to the straw-filled manger throne in Bethlehem. Spoiler Alert – The humble baby in the manger is the King of kings. Caesar – the not-so powerful king In those […]
“Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.” Psalm 81:10 Being a parent comes with the joy of messy meals. When our little ones were graduating out of their milk-only diet, they entered the soft-food phase. Pureed veggies and fruits for toothless babies = messy. Our first child was a pro from day one. […]
Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Endless books have been written about him. In recent years, several authors have sought to expose who the historical Jesus really was – often claiming that the Jesus of history is not the same as the Christ of faith. Yet many people would have trouble answering this question (who was […]
Today is election day. Likely you’ve voted. Perhaps you are outspoken about your vote; perhaps you’re private about your vote. Either way, I’d like to pose that you’re not political enough! Politics is theological – the way we vote shows something about how we view God’s world. Theology is political – the way we trust […]
What does a prophet from 2,500 years ago have to teach us about priorities? A lot. Haggai ministered to God’s people after they had returned from exile. At first, the people were eager to rebuild the temple and recommit their lives to the LORD, but when things got tough they grew weary. Eventually they […]
Anxiety is a normal experience of living in a fallen world. We are surrounded by a host of uncertainties and problems that provoke our emotions to the edge. Some may deal with anxiety as a disorder and others as a natural expression of their human frailty and limitedness. But this is something we all feel […]