The desire to watch Wolf’s Rain again has finally borne fruit. Those of you who have not seen this stunning masterpiece (I almost said flawless, but it does contain four recap episodes in a row) ar…| Medieval Otaku
“He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.” Psalm 103:10 (ESV) Have you ever stopped to look at your life and think, “Wow… God has given me all this”? Not just […] The post All This appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
The writer of Hebrews commands us to lay aside sin if we ever want to run the race with endurance. But is that all? Every Weight It’s not just sin that keeps us from running well. We are called to …| Aliens and Pilgrims
Josh Howerton is the Senior Pastor of Lakepointe Church, a multisite (and multilingual) church with 6 campuses in Dallas, TX. Before Lakepointe, he graduated with a degree in Biblical Studies from Union University before heading to Southern Seminary and pastoring The […] The post Josh Howerton – Providing Biblical Clarity in a World of Confusion appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Let’s start with a question—have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” Christian things, but feel like God is still somehow … distant? You go to …| all things faithful
Watching The Chosen will appeal to people interested in theology and popular culture, church leaders, and general readers.| EerdWord
We stand upon this ignominious plane, and share visions beside the waters, over the earth, under the sky.| Rambling Ever On
Easter is one of my most favourite seasonal celebrations, a time of great hope, unlimited potential and the miracle of rebirth. My Easter alter ©EmmaTuzzio Although it is seen as a Christian holy-d…| The Muse in the Mirror
Paul Rutherford explains how reason, Christ's resurrection, and the Bible all testify that Jesus is the only way to heaven.| Probe Ministries
“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” Psalm 127:1 (ESV) All around us, people are building things. Careers. Families. Brands. Followers. …| all things faithful
“Bless me Father, for I have sinned. It’s been twenty minutes since my last confession.” This statement is likely to come from a scrupulous soul, or one who is swayed by fear of having sinned when in fact no sin has been committed. This condition might be seen by the confessor as quite odd, since […] The post Helping Out Those in Doubt appeared first on Homiletic & Pastoral Review.| Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Prayer is communing with God, aligning our hearts with His heart, and seeking His guidance. Reflecting on this led me to Isaiah 11. “The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.” ~Isaiah […]| Strength with Dignity
Dear all at IPC, Last week, I was with a friend who is not a Christian and we were discussing the prices of properties in Ealing. He asked me, “What is your church worth?” I was slightly shocked by…| Paul Levy
Do you ever struggle to feel that God's love is for you? Do you ever wonder if God is paying attention when bad things happen?| He Must Become Greater
God doesn't only want us to be in a family relationship with Him, He also wants us to be close.| He Must Become Greater
No matter what it is that is causing fear in your life, the resurrection speaks hope into that situation.| He Must Become Greater
Christ is still risen. He is still risen indeed!| He Must Become Greater
The following contains some thoughts inspired by a very striking passage in Barfield’s late essay “Meaning, Revelation and Tradition in Language and Religion.” In reflecting on the Incarnation, he considers what it would mean for a divine-human person to speak. He suggests that—while an ordinary human child, in beginning to speak, is bound by the ... Reflections on a Passage from “Meaning, Revelation and Tradition in Language and Religion”| The Owen Barfield Literary Estate
Dear all at IPC, I find myself often saying that sin casts a long shadow. Part of sin’s appeal is that it hides the after taste. That’s clear right from the very first sin in the Garden of Eden. Th…| Paul Levy
The enfleshed reality of God among us transforms the world into what God said it would be.| Seeking the kingdom
How does Israel’s prayer for their king (Psalm 72) relate to us today?| Seeking the kingdom
Marly Youmans, author of several books of poetry and fiction, released her new novel, Charis in the World of Wonders, just as the country was going into pandemic lockdown. I […] The post Puritanism, Old and New: In Conversation with Marly Youmans on her New Novel appeared first on The Kenyon Review.| The Kenyon Review
Anime titles, especially in the realm of isekai, are getting too long these days. So, I’m happy to see a nice short title like Headhunted to Another World. The plot revolves around a salaryman (known as white collar workers in the States) named Dennosuke, who has been long neglected for promotion at work despite his […]| Medieval Otaku
Ransom is a shocking word. We relate it to a cash payment made on behalf of someone kidnapped by evil people and given an option for survival based on the sacrifice made by another. Even so, Jesus …| A Tree Firmly Planted
Jesus, the eternal King from David's line, reigns with justice, peace, and love. His boundless, everlasting dominion fulfills God’s promise. Respond with faith and worship.| Gentle Reformation
The feast of Jesus Christ, Universal King shows what authority, kingdom & dominion are truly lasting & what judgment will be truly final| Crossroads Initiative
Probe's Paul Rutherford explains why Jesus is the only way to know God.| Probe Ministries
January 7th marks the anniversary of Nikola Tesla's death, who passed away on this date 81 years ago in 1943. He died in poverty, but his achievements, along with his hope and dreams for the future,...| Tumblr
When we think about the sacrifices and offerings in Moses’ Law we most likely jump to thinking about the bloody offering of a lamb. While this is certainly the most prominent offering found in the Law, it isn’t the only one. Like the great Storyteller He is, God hints at another kind of covenantal offering […]| Ben Zornes
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 1 Cori…| Aliens and Pilgrims
The Testimonium Flavianum is a rare mention of Jesus in antiquity. And in it a Jewish historian describes Jesus as the “Messiah”. Is it a Christian forgery?| Historic Mysteries
On this Good Friday, I want to share a meditation from Alexander Watson (1815?–1865) related to the cross of Christ and the way Jesus’s death brought to fulfillment his triple office of prophet, pr…| Via Emmaus
The Resurrection is a central mystery of our Christian faith. Without the perspective of the resurrection, we lose sight of eternity and the life| Homiletic & Pastoral Review
The challenge of religious exclusivism and Christian humility and love arise at Christmas, but not only then. Here's a sample sermon on that.| Tom Gilson
Living Christ, you say you are always with those who suffer, with those who are crushed and terrified, with all who are drowned by sorrow and rage.| winncollier.com
We are living in fearful times. The world is unpredictable. Strange legislative bills are getting passed, and the government is making decisions like greedy kids picking and choosing from the candy aisle. We feel yanked around and lied to on all sides. | Dream City Church
This Advent, explore the many paths heroes of the Ignatian tradition have walked to encounter Christ. Sign up now!| Jesuits.org
Here are excerpts from Blog Of A City Priest’s reflection on Palm Sunday from last year: Long Gospel, huh? Why does the Church have to have all this lengthy pageantry? Wouldn’t it be great …| Séamus Sweeney
On 24 August 2022 the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Kallistos Ware died, aged 87 years. He had been born in Bath, Somerset, as Timothy Richard Ware on 11 September 1934. He was educated at Westminster School in London and Magdalen College, Oxford. In 1958 at the age of 24 he became an Orthodox layman and was| britishorthodox.org
