Devotions
The Anchor
Posted: 12:00 am on January 28, 2012 by Brenda Wood
Hebrews 6:19-20- This certain hope of being saved is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls, connecting us with God himself behind the sacred curtains of heaven, where Christ has gone ahead to plead for us from his position as high priest, with … Read more
Devotions
A Line or Two
Posted: 12:00 am on January 27, 2012 by Brenda Wood
2 Timothy 4:2- Proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching (NRSV). Point it at the couch and change the channel. Aim for the ceiling and shut off the T.V. … Read more
Devotions
The Goal
Posted: 12:00 am on January 26, 2012 by Brenda Wood
1 Peter 5:10-And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast (NIV). Our fitness friend arranged our chairs in neat … Read more
Devotions
The Repairers
Posted: 12:00 am on January 25, 2012 by Brenda Wood
Isaiah 58:12- Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall rise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in (NRSV). After many years in the kitchen, some of my best … Read more
Christian Living
What Does Scripture Really Say About Tebow’s Public Prayers?
Posted: 4:15 pm on January 24, 2012 by Julie McElroy
Sometimes, it is hard to be a bystander. When the subject of God comes up, it can be maddening to watch so much spite and self-righteousness. When the primary message of love and compassion is lost in bitter words, I feel the need to … Read more
Devotions
Under Where
Posted: 3:59 am on January 24, 2012 by Brenda Wood
Mark 7:37-They were astounded beyond measure, saying, “He has done everything well; he even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak (NRSV). Under the Circumstances “Under The circumstances: We often hear folks say, And truly there are many as we go … Read more
Christian Living
Quotes of Note: Martin Luther—Master Pastor, Part 3
Posted: 5:59 am on January 23, 2012 by Bob Kellemen
Note: You’re reading Part 3 of a blog mini-series sharing Quotes of Note derived from my Ph.D. dissertation: Spiritual Care in Historical Perspective: Martin Luther as a Case Study in Christian Sustaining, Healing, Reconciling, and Guiding. Read Part 1 and Part 2. In Parts … Read more
Devotions
My Shepherd
Posted: 5:57 am on January 23, 2012 by Brenda Wood
Psalm 23:1-2- The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters (KJV). The restaurant had a buffet line larger than my entire house. Did I want family food? … Read more
Christian Living | Family and Relationships
We Need More (Holy) Jealousy
Posted: 9:51 pm on January 21, 2012 by Amy Vogel
Jealousy. Doesn’t it just sound awful? It sounds creepy to me, like something that is the catalyst for domestic abuse. It doesn’t sound healthy for a relationship. The band Better than Ezra sings about it in the song "Rosealia": Jealousy can rip your heart … Read more
Christian Living
Quotes of Note: Martin Luther—Master Pastor, Part 2
Posted: 9:47 pm on January 21, 2012 by Bob Kellemen
Note: You’re reading Part 2 of a blog mini-series sharing Quotes of Note derived from my Ph.D. dissertation: Spiritual Care in Historical Perspective: Martin Luther as a Case Study in Christian Sustaining, Healing, Reconciling, and Guiding. Read Part 1. In Part 1, we enjoyed … Read more
Christian Living
No Comparisons
Posted: 5:42 am on January 18, 2012 by Lisa Phelps
Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else.--Galatians 6:4 NIV The title of this post is "No Comparisons," but I'm going to contradict myself for a minute to say that I love comparing … Read more
Christian Living
Quotes of Note: Martin Luther—Master Pastor
Posted: 5:39 am on January 18, 2012 by Bob Kellemen
In my Ph.D. dissertation, I studied Martin Luther’s pastoral care. The official title was Spiritual Care in Historical Perspective: Martin Luther as a Case Study in Christian Sustaining, Healing, Reconciling, and Guiding. I learned so much about biblical counseling from Luther that I want … Read more
Christian Living
The Rev. Lemuel Haynes: Hero of Black Church History
Posted: 3:23 pm on January 15, 2012 by Bob Kellemen
On the day when Americans celebrate Martin Luther King Day, it is especially appropriate to highlight a hero of Black Church history. In fact, every day is a good day to learn from the “great cloud of African American Christian witnesses (Hebrews 12:1-3). Today … Read more
Christian Living
It Is Religion That Makes Us
Posted: 3:20 pm on January 15, 2012 by Jason Hess
Since I first became a part of Christendom back in ’97 I have heard over and over again how religion kills, religion is bad, and Christianity is about a relationship not a religion. It’s rather unfortunate that in your typical Evangelical church the “R” … Read more
Devotions
Black Sheep
Posted: 12:00 pm on January 15, 2012 by Brenda Wood
Judges 11:1a-Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior but he was the son of a harlot (AMP). My school friend just couldn’t get past her ‘past.’ She constantly complained about her poor upbringing and how it affected her current life. She blamed every … Read more
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