Well, 2011 has come and gone, and I’d say it was one wild roller coaster ride of a year. Around the Middle East, starting in Egypt, people took to the streets in protests, seeking social reforms in their own homeland. Even in the United States the Occupy movement with its “We are the 99%” slogan … Continue reading 2012 is Here!
Glory to God in the Highest
On the first Christmas, the angels sang, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased” (Luke 2:14). I wonder what could have gone on in the minds of those shepherds tending their flocks that night after encountering the angel of the Lord. Fear, wonder, awe, and … Continue reading Glory to God in the Highest
Saving Faith
We are saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ. What is faith? Simply put, faith is knowledge, agreement, and trust. Faith involves the knowledge of certain facts about the Gospel in order to be saved. Paul writes, “Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” (Rom. 10:17). So it is … Continue reading Saving Faith
Walking on Water
The ocean for me always brings up images of sandy beaches with clear blue water and the cool salty breezes. But I am also aware of the ocean’s dark side, and words spoken like “hurricane” and “tsunami” conjuror up images of utter destruction and devastation. The ocean then is also associated with darkness, chaos and … Continue reading Walking on Water
Passover and Yahweh’s Justice
Now it came about at midnight that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of cattle. Pharaoh arose in the night, he and all his servants … Continue reading Passover and Yahweh’s Justice
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