Take a moment and imagine what it might be like to stand before God and gaze at his majesty and transcendent glory. What would it be like? I imagine ...
The Old Testament Apocrypha comprise books, fragments of books, and alternative versions that are considered deuterocanonical by some (the Greek Orthodox Church) and “useful to read” by others (Martin ...
When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on that December evening in 1955, she was tired. Not tired after a day’s work; “tired of giving in.” When ...
Burnout is the enemy of sustainability. Yet, in a world where the trend seems to be one of ever-increasing speed, intentionally slowing down goes against the grain and may ...
Quite often I hear people, even Christian scholars, say “This is academic, not spiritual.” This underlines the dichotomy that these scholars and non-scholars hold between academic work and spirituality. ...
I clearly remember the first time I heard someone sing The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases by Edith Mcneill. I was really touched by the beautiful words ...
The Synoptics appear to provide an understanding of Jesus as a man preaching and healing in Galilee and Judea, empowered by the Holy Spirit and, consequently, a valid example ...
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor – Franklin D. Roosevelt. Maritime environments can be challenging. A skilled sailor has to consider the wind, the waves, ocean currents, ...
As shepherds in our local church, my husband and I are often struck by the ever-growing fear among singles and married couples to have children due to the exponential ...
What do you feel when you read the book of Revelation? Many people feel afraid, hesitant, or confused. With all the pictures and imagery, it’s no wonder few people ...
