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Jesus: Name Above All Names

Jesus is the central theme of Holy Scriptures. We find the likeness of Him in every book of the Bible. The Old Testament foretells of His first advent. The New Testament testifies of His life incarnate, His continuing work and second coming. Without Christ, we do not have hope. In the days to come, I am writingContinue reading “Jesus: Name Above All Names”

Handling Conflict

We live in a world of constant tension. When we are around others, there is always a chance of conflict. Here are my tips for handling conflicts. Seek to make much of Jesus even in Conflict. 1 Corinthians 10:31 – “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory ofContinue reading “Handling Conflict”

Who are we?

Theology concerning personhood is a doctrine that finds itself rooted in Trinitarian theology and language. These foundational beliefs have been considered the orthodox stance of the church since its conception. Possessing a Christian worldview of personhood will have profound implications for our world today. Our understanding of the Trinity and personhood is seen in theContinue reading “Who are we?”

Worshipping Christ at Christmas

It is possible that in the constant rush of this season that our worship comes directly out of duty and habit. Perhaps we forget the what and why that provides the foundation for our Christmas celebrations. That fundamental basis is the incarnation. It may even be true that we have never actually understood the importanceContinue reading “Worshipping Christ at Christmas”

Hope in the Judgment

Who can stand against the Judgment of God? No one. The nations of Israel and Judah learned this the hard way. The northern kingdom, Israel, had 19 kings who were all fundamentally evil and turned the country farther and farther from God. One of them, King Ahab, was perhaps the worst Israelite King of allContinue reading “Hope in the Judgment”

Not Even Shaken

All of Psalm 125 focuses on the believer’s protection that comes from the Lord. Those that trust in the Lord will be rewarded with rest and peace. Those who do not trust in the Lord will not find the rest and peace that their souls long after. An interesting phrase from Psalm 125:1 states believers will beContinue reading “Not Even Shaken”

Psalm 100

Without equal, God is good to us. Against the backdrop of pain and strife, God’s goodness shines out. Hearts filled with ungratefulness would be filled with gratitude in only a few moments if we focused our energy on contemplating the mercies and blessings of God on us. We would serve the Lord with gladness andContinue reading “Psalm 100”

Spiritual Gifts and Love

In our world, love has been so romanticized that we do not recognize the power of it in the biblical testimony. Such scriptures as Paul’s chapter on love has been secularized with the world’s understanding and is seen on greeting cards and even recited by individuals at weddings. Pauls love chapter to the Corinthians thoughContinue reading “Spiritual Gifts and Love”

The Body of Christ

When a person receives a cut or grows feverish in one part of the body the rest of the body will share nutrients to that area for healing. Likewise, it seems that as parts flourish and are strengthened the remaining parts are also strengthened. The church is living organism and it is made up ofContinue reading “The Body of Christ”

So Many Gifts

Our society idolizes individuals of great talent and skills. They are placed on a pedestal because of the achievement they have and even more so if they do it alone. Even in professional team sports, the spotlight is one the individuals who stand out from the team. While their giftedness may be in greater portions,Continue reading “So Many Gifts”