Today, worn out from two very physical days, I declined to go to church, opting for an impromptu day of rest. Stephnie said the service was wonderful and I am looking forward to hearing the message when it is posted online. In my reading, I picked up a book written 80 years ago, which opened … More A Remarkable Story from the Civil War
“For worship is the submission of all our nature to God. It is the quickening of conscience by His holiness; the nourishment of mind with His truth; the purifying of imagination by His beauty; the opening of the heart to His love; the surrender of will to His purpose—and all of this gathered up in … More Thoughts on Worship
I have been an admirer of Peter Williams scholarship and communication ability for some time. (There is at least one video of his up on the ChosenRebel Blog that gives testimony to both.) Recently, I started reading his 2018 book on the reliability of the gospels. It does not disappoint. Here’s a brief quote from … More History and Christ: Can We Trust the Gospels?
Sunday Afternoon MusingsSometimes, Weeping is Unstoppable. We had Easter again this Sunday. Our pastor lost a sister to sickle-cell disease this past week. But heaven gained a new citizen. Kai loved Jesus and so the family rejoices in the midst of their grief just like my family did when we lost my sister in January. … More Holy Forever
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