My wife is a culinary genius. I have the rotund belly of a hobbit to demonstrate her expertise. More than being an excellent cook, she endeavors to keep our kitchen sanitary and safe. We keep sprays in our kitchen to help decontaminate areas which contact agents that potentially carry bacteria and germs. In addition to… Read More Cross Contamination — Johnny Trail|
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on November 18, 2020 on biblicalfaith.online. It is reprinted here with permission from the author because I find its main point and exhortation still needed and relevant in the times in which we currently live. — Jon Hardships come in all shapes and sizes. They often harden the… Read More Church, Let’s Be Gentle (Gal. 5:22-23) — Jovan Payes|
There is a sermon outline somewhere, or an article, or a tract; I do not remember the format. You may have heard a lesson like this while attending a gospel meeting. What sticks is the title: “The …| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
Some of you may know through social media, but for those who don’t, I am very excited to share the launch of Little Cricket Charity with you. If you have a few minutes, I’d love to shar…| Listening to Him
Now the Lord said to Abraham, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.” (Genesis 12:1) How does Abraham go from idolatry to being a believer in the one true God? God speaks to him! This in a nutshell differentiates Abraham’s story from that of his father Tera who was a Babylonian idolater (Joshua 24:2). God is the one who initiates salvation, God is the one who calls Abraham out of pagan darkness into the light of His truth. God...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
If you’re experiencing difficult days, spend some time in prayer. You will find that quiet time with the Lord calms and answers. Prayer also helps attend to the spirit, which attends to our o…| Midwest Mary
This reflection on Amor Fati – the Stoic counsel to love your fate – was first published in June 2023, and drew many comments. I think it continues to have a lot to say to us. But what if we went even further and suggested that it is not just that things happen to me, […]| Brian Harris
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will […]| Voice of Reason
Meditation on Psalm 46 Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Reformation Sunday Oct. 26, 2025 We’ve been hearing about AI lately. Artificial Intelligence. If you don’t know what I am talking about when I say AI, that’s OK. I don’t know what I am talking about, either. Not really. Earlier this week,Continue reading "Be Still and Know"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation on Luke 18:1-8 Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Oct. 19, 2025 (Baptism of Oliver Reinhardt) Did anyone read Anne of Green Gables as a child? The story is by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery and is set in a farming village on Prince Edward Island in the late 19th century.Continue reading "Pray Always! Do Not Lose Heart!"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation on Luke 17:11-19 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Oct. 12, 2025 Art by Stushie, used with permission I had a nice phone conversation with Sue Potter Spe…| Sharing God's Love and Grace
How one teacher’s quiet faith lit up a public school and shaped students, families, and colleagues for years leaving a legacy of light.| Greg Stier
William Holman Hunt 1860 – The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple and And his mother kept all these things in her heart. Luke 2:19 This weekend I went to the Bethany Retreat House for a…| Veil of Veronica
THE HEAVENS—Expressing confusion over the primate’s classification as an endangered species on the planet, God, Our Lord and Heavenly Father, announced Monday that He could have sworn He put more gorillas down there. “How are there fewer than 6,000 of the eastern lowland ones left when I swear I made Earth, like, half gorillas?” the […] The post God Could Have Sworn He Put More Gorillas Down There appeared first on The Onion.| The Onion
The article below provides an important perspective on the problems which ACNA is currently facing. It is written by The Very Revd Bryan Hollon, Dean and President of Trinity Anglican Seminary and is shared with permission from his blog ‘A Mere Christian on the Anglican Way’ (https://bryanhollon.substack.com/) The Church is Not Broken – Words for […]| Reflections of an Anglican Theologian
Part 2 of Created for Love is entitled ‘Church.’ The first essay in this part is by Bishop Stephen Croft and is entitled ‘Living well with Difference: A Primer in Anglican Ecclesiology. ‘ Croft begins his essay by declaring that: ‘As a church we face many challenges – just like the Church did in every […]| Reflections of an Anglican Theologian
God doesn't always makes sense, even to Christians, and we must understand why| Rambling Ever On
It wasn’t too long ago that a prominent pastor named Andy Stanley said Christians might need to “unhitch” from the Old Testament. That comment drew considerable criticism (see Albert Mohler h…| Theology Along the Way
An Oklahoma grandmother, who masterminded the double murders of a Kansas pastor’s wife and her friend 18 months ago in the famous “God’s Misfits” case, pleaded no contest on Wednesday. Tifany Adams entered pleas to two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of unlawful removal of a dead body, and two counts of unlawful desecration of a human corpse. Texas County (Oklahoma) District Judge Jon Parsley found her guilty of murdering Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, both of H...| The Roys Report
No event brings the worlds of fashion and Broadway together better than the annual Golden Heart Awards, which were held…| Daily Front Row
A few weeks ago, the sermon was on James 4:13-17, a passage about the arrogance of making plans without acknowledging the will of God. As I translated the passage, I was curious if the problem was …| The Slasher Pastor
You can listen to my conversation with Ingrid over on her Forest of Thought podcast, or read the revised transcript of my remarks below. We recorded this in Claremont, CA back in June at the “Is It Too Late?” conference on ecological civilization (you can watch my conference presentation on Whitehead’s advice for the business mind here). “Philosopher” is […]| Footnotes2Plato
“And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:39 (ESV) Stormy seas. Scripture often uses the sea to describe chaos. From the first chapter of Genesis—where […] The post Calming the Chaos appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” Luke 10:19 (ESV) There are days when the weight of life feels overwhelming. The enemy […] The post God’s Power In Us appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
Alistair Begg is the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, a daily and weekend program that brings the exposition of Scripture to a global audience through radio, podcast, and a wide range of digital and streaming platforms. Since its launch in …| all things faithful
KNIFE: ma’akelet, feminine noun (Strong’s 3979) Original Spelling: מַאֲכֶלֶת from root akal אָכַל (meaning to eat, consume or devour) Sounds like: mah’ahkelet This week I went “under the knife” and had a trapeziectomy with suspensionplasty in my left hand. I had the same procedure (removing a bone in my hand to eliminate arthritis pain) in… Continue reading Ma’akelet: Under the KNIFE| Hebrew Word Lessons
Hodu: GIVE THANKS Original text: הוֹד֣וּ Sounds like: hoe-du Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!… well here in Canada at least. It’s a day of gathering and feasting! And in the Bible Thanksgiving is usually associated with a sacrifice of Thankfulness. In the belly of the fish Jonah prayed to God, saying, “With the voice of Thanksgiving [todah],… Continue reading Hodu: Give THANKS (or Thanks-Gifting)| Hebrew Word Lessons
Cartoonist Charles M. Schulz is credited with the phrase “Happiness is a warm puppy.” It was, perhaps, a foretaste of the internet meme. The phrase first appeared in a Peanuts comic strip published on April 25, 1960, and a book soon followed. The phrase was short, pithy, easy to remember, sentimental, and not nearly as […]| Catholic Stand
Americans don't just disagree on policies. In three key areas, they disagree on the principles that lead to the creation of those policies.| The Daily Signal
Did you ever notice how often God introduces himself as “The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob” in the Old Testament, or how often people refer to Him as “the God of” a speci…| Like An Anchor
My husband and his first wife reared four children. But when she insisted he go to law school to earn more money than he made as a chemist—something he didn’t want to do—the marriage started to suffer. The resultant unhappiness led to awful arguments that eventually caused each of their four children to suffer emotionally... Continue Reading →| Help from Heaven
One of the advantages of growing up in the country in Alabama was the clear view I had of the night sky. As a child, I got used to seeing billions, maybe trillions of stars—I don’t really know, there were far too many to count. Stars were a given for me, along with the noisy … Continue reading I Miss The Stars| sethlewis.ie
Yesterday marked the finish of three years now without Ezra. The weekend was full of people caring for us, praying for us, and supporting us. It’s a gift to be a part of both a community and …| Faithful Paradox
The sunset of childhoodContinue reading| My little corner of the world
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20) When we open the door of communication with Jesus, Jesus himself describes this event as being like dinner with a dear friend. Do you come to your dinner table with a to-do list of things to cover in conversation? Are you nervous or hurried when you sit down to have dinner in your home with a dear friend? We do not come to dinner with ou...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Why should I be concerned with doctrinal nuances? Isn’t that stuff just for preachers? This is a common question, or at least a common attitude, with which I have come into contact as a pastor. The richly diverse and meticulous language of Scripture, and a careful theology of Scripture, is often seen more as professional jargon for clerics than every day food for the souls of every day people. But nothing could be further from the truth. Every Christian is greatly impoverished who does not ...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Our Lady of Sorrows by Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato, “To a great extent the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood. When a man loves a woman, he has to become worthy of…| Veil of Veronica
Hard to forgive? “I won’t forgive. And I won’t forget.” Like hot lava spewing from a live volcano, those confessions usually flow from a heart that’s been broken or crushed. Victims of violence, hatred, or even life’s accidental losses often have difficulty seeing beyond the hurt or the pain. Who can blame them? No one wants to walk in their shoes. And no one wants to make heartache their best friend. But what if that’s you? You’ve been wounded beyond repair, but the scars beg...| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
The day my life changed, I was only eight. I didn't know everything--nothing, really--but I was old enough for my life to be changed forever.| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
Shirt by Love in Faith This morning I woke up and put on a t-shirt that says, “I will sing of the goodness of God.” (Psalm 89:1). In all honesty I truly am grateful for the goodness of …| Ordinary People Extraordinary God
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
This article is also available in a clearer and more easily readable format on my main website:| Sri Ramana Teachings
In June my website, which was previously called ‘Happiness of Being’, was renamed ‘Sri Ramana Teachings’, so in August this blog was likewise renamed, and the respective URLs were also changed accordingly. Since the homepage had hardly changed since the website was launched in 2006, it was also in need of updating, so I have drafted a new homepage with a more detailed introduction to and overview of Bhagavan’s teachings, which I hope to post within the next few days, and in the mean...| Sri Ramana Teachings
There was a time when money was simply a servant, a means of exchange, a way to trade bread for milk, labor for shelter, and skills for survival. It was a tool, not a master. But somewhere along th…| rochemamabolo
Discover how Jesus’s prayer in John 17 reveals the foundation for true biblical unity, and learn how the Church can stay united in a divided world.| Greg Stier
This is probably the most ignored section of the Bible. This section of the Bible is called the Torah, also commonly called the Books of Law; or Old Testament| Rethink
Dear all at IPC, I was recently with an elderly friend who I visit. When I arrived he was unusually agitated, getting up to check the windows were shut, muttering to himself, feeling cold and then …| Paul Levy
For followers of Jesus, our union with Christ is our new and lasting identity. And yet, seeking to live godly lives is not for the fainthearted. For many who pursue sexual integrity in thought and life, it can often seem like three steps forward, one step backward, on repeat. But God meets us in that... The post 40 Years of Ministry & Eight Lessons about Gender and Sexuality appeared first on Harvest USA.| Harvest USA
Because I’ve been working multiple stressful jobs for the past year, I suddenly hit a wall last week. Luckily, I already planned to take a week break from my day job. Since Steve and I didn’t have the energy to organize a trip to Paris, we ended up staying at home. Which was precisely what … Continue reading It’s a Bed Rotting, Drinking, Self-Care Kinda Day: Five For Friday, September 26, 2026| Apt. 11d
Charlie Kirk’s assassination is a national tragedy, an unmistakable symptom of civic decay. Kirk’s murder deserves clear condemnation. But condemnation need not include canonization. Kirk’s shock-j…| Footnotes2Plato
How many times have we heard “For we walk by faith, not by sight?” We know those words by heart even if we do not know where they are found. That statement, found in 2 Corinthians 5:7, is part of a…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
A foundational truth mankind has struggled with since the garden of Eden is the fact that God is God and mankind is not. It was not happenstance that the old serpent tempted Eve with the words, “F…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
On October 24, 2024, a debate was held on the campus of Faulkner University in connection with the Faulkner Bible Lectureship: “Is Gambling Morally Acceptable?” Affirming this was William J. Pascre…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
There are few sections of Scripture as enigmatic as the opening verses of Genesis 6. One of the mysteries of this passage concerns the Nephilim, a group of individuals whose precise identity has el…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
I had a different post topic in mind for this week, but I keep thinking about Charlie Kirk’s murder on September 10. I didn’t follow any of his work, but it’s a tragic and heartbr…| Like An Anchor
Granted, some will argue that you can distract your mind with music, movies, novels, etc., and that is true, but those things do not foster trust in the Author of the Bible. Memorizing scripture is…| A Tree Firmly Planted
Explore the deeper truth behind “All men are created equal” — a timeless reflection on human dignity, equality, and the moral compass of humanity.| Life Inspiration
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She broke her promise. She vowed to love, respect, and stay faithful to her husband—for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, till death parted them. But she was enticed by…| Kindle Afresh
He discussed the differences between Americans openly, honestly, peacefully, and respectfully—and did it better than anyone else in America.| The American Mind
Next Monday, September 29, will mark three years since Ezra left this earth. Grief is disorienting in that at times, three years feels like an eternity and in other ways, it seems as if we lost him a few weeks ago. I’m not sure my mind can comprehend quite yet that it will be three […]| Faithful Paradox
It’s rather alluring, the belief that some outside force can swoop in from above and set everything right. Whether we call that entity God, or Super(wo)man, or “they,” we love to quickly and easily release our agency for the sake of not having to do any work. We imagine that at Judgement Day God will […]| Frozen Toothpaste
It is important to recognize that the Christian life can be a series of ups and downs, confidence and doubts. However, the faith that God gives us in Jesus Christ is (praise God!) not based on our feelings or even on our faithfulness. Neither is God's love toward us. This is important to remember, b| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
When Jesus knew that his hour had come... he loved them to the end (John 13:1). The gospels are not only filled with actions and with history—they are also filled with romance. The romance of Jesus' love for his Church. We all want a passionate romance with the kind of person that will love you even| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Imagine you are about to move to a new area. Not just a new location, but a whole new part of the world—surrounded by a new culture and new faces, and without any familiar friends or contacts. Besides the personal, emotional challenges of such a move there would obviously be some significant spiritu| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
The apostle Peter writes to hurting and persecuted Christian believers, who have been "scattered" from their homes and familiar surroundings, and tells them to cast all their anxieties on God knowing that God cares for them (1 Peter 5:7). This is not some puff piece, or academic lecture, or thoughtl| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Meditation on 1 Timothy 2:1-7 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Sept. 21, 2025 How many of you have ever ridden in a sailboat? How many of you have rowed a boat? It’s a lot of work to row a boat, isn’t it? Which would you rather do? Sail or row? Continue reading "Pray for Everyone"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation on Philemon First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Sept. 7, 2025 My mom and I just returned from our cruise, traveling from Norway to The Netherland…| Sharing God's Love and Grace
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32 I was reading about how Maria Esperanza … Continue reading →| Veil of Veronica
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 I know it has been awhile since I posted anything. I have spent my time praying and pondering all th…| Veil of Veronica
Lessons from 9/11 remind us that we will never be the same. But here are ten positive lessons we can still learn from this tragedy:| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
The Squad I’ve been thinking quite a bit about Charlie Kirk lately, and his assassination. It’s no surprise that as the holes get filled in, there is more and more sexual perversion coming to light — Tyler Robinson, his assassin, had a male lover, embroiled in some version of the hopped up hormonal soup the … Continue reading Fearless| It's About Empathy – Connection Ties Us Together
I’m trying to balance my focus on the psychedelics movement with writing and content that covers a far broader array of topics (AKA my interests!). But this last week, the stars aligned for there to be a strong focus on the topic of psychedelics, with my first TGC (USA) article being released as well as … Continue reading A Double Dose of Psychedelics Content→| Phil's Scribblings
This past Sunday, I had the chance to preach at a church in Georgetown, KY. My friend, Andy Waldroup, has pastored this church for a long time, and I was privileged to visit and open the Bible with…| Theology Along the Way
I don’t understand why the name of God was so important to the Israelites. I thought God’s name was simply “God.”| Franciscan Media
It seems that a lot of what I post here are comments, often critical ones, on something Bishop Robert Barron has said or written. This may give one the impression that I dislike the bishops views and insights, which could not be further from the truth. I greatly admire him and his work, and highlyContinue reading "Laws of Spiritual Dynamics"| Thomistic Philosophy Page
The snake was subtle. He didn’t try to advertise the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. There were no blaring headlines or marketing campaigns set in motion to […] The post The Snake and the Trees appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
Andrew Murray wrote: "Do not think of your love to Him, but of His great Love to you ...Meditate on this day and night until you have the assurance: He loves me unspeakably." Be grounded in "First Love", and then without any self effort, His unfailing Love will be shed abroad in your heart to those around you, making manifest the God of Love Who alone can destroy the works of the devil. In 5 simple words: "Just let God love you!"| GGWO Church Baltimore
Growing up in the 50’s, I wasn’t around black kids much since sadly they went to separate schools, churches, and lived in different neighborhoods then. But I lived part of my childhood …| joyful2beeblogs
Christian Good Morning Messages: Simply waking up to a brand new day is reason enough to express gratitude. By sending these Christian good morning messages with inspirational quotes to your friends, loved ones, or anyone else, you will be able to inspire them. They will be aware that they are in your thoughts and will […]| Dreams Quote
Good Morning God Blessings Quotes: Even if you have everything in life, God is still with you. The same is true if you have nothing in life. God is in charge of our lives and everything else in this world. Then how could your mornings be without good morning quotes for God?! This good morning […]| Dreams Quote
Mythos is built around a set of assumptions about what is important, relevant, fitting, and proper, AKA themes.| Σ Frame
Beloved, have you felt so hopeless over your sin that you’ve forgotten the forbearance of God? You told yourself it would be the last time. You cried out to God, begged for strength, and for a while, you tasted freedom. But temptation came and, in a moment, it all fell apart. Once again, you gave... The post The Forbearance of God: Hope for the Hopeless appeared first on Harvest USA.| Harvest USA
We all watched in sorrow and disbelief this week as the events in Utah played out endlessly across every news outlet. Charlie Kirk, a passionate advocate for reason, Christ’s enduring love, and a return to civil discussion of controversial issues, […] The post A Lion Unleashed appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
Turning Point USA is the life work of Charlie Kirk. Turning Point USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk. The organization’s mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of […] The post Turning Point USA – Changing a Generation appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 (ESV) I don’t know about you, but the world can seem pretty unstable right now. One glance at the …| all things faithful
Yeshua and the Children Today is our Fall kick-off event, celebrating our upcoming season that places children and youth at the forefront in this church. Christianity is actually rooted in elevatin…| Hebrew Word Lessons
Anger is a right response to evil, but we must reject unrestrained rage and choose righteous indignation that motivates prayer, reflection, and action toward real justice.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
All murders are tragic and unconscionable, but some seem to signal a kind of inflection point in social life, especially when it comes to our ability to engage in public discourse on highly contentious topics. That’s the way many people, including myself, feel about the killing of Charlie Kirk.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
…About Charlie Kirk’s assassination. I’m back in Japan for a few months. My wife and I are up in the Japan Alps, where fall has already arrived. The Christian population in Japan …| Handwritings on the Wall
We are not some casual and meaningless product of evolution. Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary. The world — indeed, the universe — is charged with grandeur. Everything speaks of its beauty, power, and purpose — of its exquisite and Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
I’ve noticed that I have a tendency toward a corrective bent in my teachings and studies, even in articles that don’t come across as correcting the reader. If I hear something that I th…| Like An Anchor
In 2005, Marguerite Perrin became a viral sensation after appearing on the TV show ‘Trading...| Protestia
Our lives are mists that appear for a little while, then vanish| My little corner of the world
In Ephesians 3:14-19, Paul gives us four specific prayer requests he had for the people of God. And all of them center around the person and work of Jesus Christ: that Christ’s Spirit give you strength, as Christ lives in you by faith, giving you an ever-deepening, familiar knowledge of Christ-love,| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
We sometimes make the mistake of thinking we must choose between knowledge and passion; but in fact the two feed each other, especially in relation to Jesus (2 Peter 3:11-18). The more we learn about Jesus, the more we will love and trust him; on the other hand, it is impossible to genuinely love or| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
