The cycle of violence in the United States seems to worsen every day. Americans are looking for a way out and there's only one way.| CAPP-USA
by Al Weir, MD In my life there have been two ways of falling into Jesus. The first came as my wife and I surrendered to God’s call to international missions in Nigeria. At the time I was truly dedicated to giving my full life to Him.| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
Die Jesus-Serie «The Chosen» polarisiert. Weltweit hat sie in den letzten Jahren viele Fans gewonnen. Auch in der Schweiz oder in Deutschland. Nicht wenigen öffnet sie einen neuen Zugang zum christlichen Glauben. Denn sie zeigt einen Jesus, den viele nicht nur als charmant empfinden, sondern als faszinierend. Der Beitrag The Chosen: Was für ein Jesusbild vermittelt diese Serie? erschien auf RefLab.| RefLab
Trying to be a great preacher can easily become about me. Preaching more effectively is always about Jesus. The post Quit Trying To Become A Great Preacher appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
We’ve seen in this series on 1 Corinthians that the church in Corinth gave too much honor to men of higher learning and homiletic ability. This is why, while rebuking them for their cliquish devotion to those who had taught and baptized them (1:10-17a), Paul taught them that Christ had sent him “to preach the… Read More 1 Corinthians: On What Does Our Faith Rest? — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: July/August, 2025)|
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight explores the origin story of the Joker, a supervillain who thrives on mayhem and moral chaos. One of the film’s most memorable scenes occurs when the Joker confronts one of his rivals and tells the gruesome story of how he received the scars on his face. He describes an abusive… Read More Sin: Why So Serious? — Dewayne Bryant, Ph.D.|
From time to time, I’m asked about the practice of lifting one’s hands up high and closing their eyes while singing, praying, and listening to the preacher in a worship service. People wonder if it’s right to do. Others wonder why it is done. I’ve politely and sincerely asked some who lift their hands in… Read More Lifting Holy Hands — Jon Mitchell|
What does it really mean to be lost? What a topic! It is a subject of utmost importance, and is also a topic that can be taken many different directions while still arriving at the same final concl…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
Did you know that Dr. James Dobson loves to fish, fry tacos with his wife, Shirley, and watch football? The post Turning the Tables: Greg Laurie Interviews Dr. James Dobson appeared first on Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.| Dr. James Dobson Family Institute
An income is like a meal. It satisfies you now, fills your stomach, and keeps you moving. But meals don’t last, hunger always returns. An asset, on the other hand, is a seed. It holds the promise of something greater: a tree, a harvest, a legacy. But only if you choose not to eat it.…| rochemamabolo
It’s tempting to explain ourselves. We feel wronged, and so our anger is justifiable. We’ve been under pressure, so missing a deadline is justifiable. The economy is tough, so our business struggles are justifiable. And in truth, all of that may be correct. But being correct is not the same as being effective. The question…| rochemamabolo
True unity is forged in mission, against the enemy, and through hardship, just as soldiers on a battlefield become brothers-in-arms.| Greg Stier
That’s right! My new book, years in the making, is currently being printed and now available for pre-orders: The Obsolete Paradigm of a Historical Jesus. This is the formal academic sequel to On the Historicity of Jesus. And the official description is spot-on: More than a decade has passed since peer-reviewed studies began questioning the […] The post The Obsolete Paradigm of a Historical Jesus Is Now Available for Pre-Order! appeared first on Richard Carrier Blogs.| Richard Carrier Blogs
There is a classicist named Ammon Hillman (a.k.a. David Hillman) who wrote a decent dissertation on ancient pharmacology and then went on to make absurd claims about the Gospels and early Christianity that verge into pedophilia and an obsession with genitals. And yes, your intuition is working here: all his weird theories about this are […]| Richard Carrier Blogs
It was the morning of the day that Donald Trump would be inaugurated president for the second and last time. The customary prayer service for the president’s tenure in the highest office in the land was held in the majestic National Cathedral. I visited the grand church many years ago and was duly impressed by … Continue reading "This Budde’s for You, Mr. President!"| Handwritings on the Wall
On Monday, I had the chance to spend an hour with our President’s Leadership Fellows here at Southwest Baptist University. These students (about 20 of them) are awarded a presidential scholarship as freshmen and have the chance to spend time with our President, Dr. Rick Melson, and other leaders at SBU. They take one class…| Theology Along the Way
My pastor sends the text for the message out before Sunday. To keep my Greek fresh, I like to translate it. I often find little nuggets that I don’t see when I just read it in English. I’m going to…| The Slasher Pastor
A posture of humility and meekness is necessary for the Christian life. Afterall, how can you confess your sin and place all your confidence in Jesus Christ (rather than yourself) if you have never been humbled? Imagine a proud man (or woman) walking into God's presence. That's just laughable and silly.| Living Theologically
We live in an age when people believe in all sorts of things and don’t know what they believe. People of God, what do you believe? There is a subversive element to confessing our faith in God during worship. In doing so, we swim against the tide of our culture. When we confess the Nicene … Continue reading The Nicene Creed→| Paul Levy
Dear all at IPC, One of the great struggles of the Christian life is when situations don’t change, when there is the realisation that unless God powerfully intervenes in an unusual way, things are …| Paul Levy
Research Associate Ceri Webb concludes our short series on Disability by inviting us to consider how the presence of disabled people helps us to better understand what it means to be members of the Body of Christ.| CSBV
I do not believe in biblical inerrancy. I think inerrancy is a very harmful belief, and I often demonstrate the errors of the assumption, or presupposition, of inerrancy. Of course, I get a lot of push-back from inerrantists and (though … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
Since I often challenge the concept of biblical inerrancy, I receive a lot of feedback from inerrantists. But often that feedback reveals false assumptions inerrantists make about me—assumptions that are sometimes the very opposite of what I believe. Here are … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
While 2 Timothy 3:16-17 is the queen of all ‘proofs’ of biblical inerrancy, I would say that certain words of Jesus come in second. And, since Jesus is central to all believers, how can we ignore his words if they … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
Many say the foundational passage of the New Testament is John 3:16. Even young children can quote it: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
Previously, I introduced the metaphor of the Father’s House, and we will now look at it further. I believe the love of the Father extends to everyone, and I like to think of all of us being in the Father’s … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
Jesus says "I am the way the truth and the life", this powerful statement can teach us a lot. Let's look at the meaning of John 14:6.| Rethink
“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 Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) If you’ve lived long enough, you know life doesn’t always go the way we imagined. Plans unravel, relationships break, jobs disappear, health falters, and […] The post Beauty From Ashes appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
Sky-Stuff pt4… THICK DARKNESS/GLOOM: araphel (Strong’s 6205); ephah (Strong’s 5890), ophel (Strong’s 652) There are three Hebrew words that are synonyms (different words, same meaning) for the image of thick, gloomy, darkness. They are a’raphel, ophel, and ephah. It was meant to represent far more than just darkness in the sky (although some translators fail… Continue reading A’raphel, ophel, and ephah: THICK GLOOMY DARKNESS (Sky stuff Pt.4)| Hebrew Word Lessons
Paul in Athens As many of you know, the three of us, Fisher-Langilles, recently returned from a vacation to the Mediterranean. We traveled to Greece, Turkey, Malta and Italy, covering many of the locations that the Apostle Paul visited. Going to the places that Paul visited, or lived in, has given me a whole new… Continue reading Sermon: Paul in Athens| Hebrew Word Lessons
Our church hosts a monthly prayer night where we pray for healing for those in our body who are suffering. If I’m honest, I’ve found that attending is harder for me than I would have an…| Faithful Paradox
Jesus final words are earth were powerful and something we should lean into. Here's the great commission meaning for us today.| Rethink
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. According to the Bible, Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried in a tomb.| BibleAsk
SCOTUS has been asked to take up Obergefell vs. Hodges, the landmark 2015 decision that extended marriage equality to LGBTQIA+ folks. The fear is, this current SCOTUS will overturn the 2015 decisio…| Strong Female Pastor
During some recent travels, something unexpected caught my eye. While walking past a church in Milwaukee, I noticed what looked like a large slab of bronze lyin| The American TFP
Meditation on Hebrews 11:29-12:2 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverence Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 17, 2025 Any golf fans in here? Any golfers? I admit that I don’t know much about the sport. I have never played golf before. Well, only miniature golf. My husband persuaded me to watch a new American sports comedyContinue reading "Run the Race of Faith!"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation on Luke 12: 32-34 and Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 10, 2025 My healing journey continued this week. I am feeling better than I did a week ago and certainly better than two weeks ago, when I first hurt my back cleaning up my yard. SeveralContinue reading "Faith: Conviction of Things Not Seen"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation onLuke 12:13-21 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 3, 2025 Art by Stushie We had the pleasure of hosting Daniel Davidsen’s Eagle Scout Court of H…| Sharing God's Love and Grace
By Juan de Flandes On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine …| Veil of Veronica
It should come without saying that Christians should not engage in gossip. Telling tales about others, which is often based on second or third-hand information, lacks any real evidence, and is done purely for one’s own satisfaction, is a sin. Speculation and innuendo should have no place in our mouths. Scripture is clear that we […] The post No, We Cannot Justify Our Gossip appeared first on Voice of Reason.| Voice of Reason
The subject of racism has been the topic of much discussion in the culture at large. Claims of systemic oppression and reverse racism seem to dominate virtually every news cycle. Such allegations have even been found in one place no one should have ever expected, the Christian church. Professing Christians should understand that we are […]| Voice of Reason
This month's horoscope by Phoebe with quotes by Osho: "This moment is very critical in the history of man, in the history of human consciousness, a great jump. Either man dies or man becomes new – that is the only choice..." The post Horoscope for the Month of Virgo 2025 first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
‘You only say that because….’ a response to Savitri Hensman In his 1941 essay ‘Bulverism, or, The Foundation of Twentieth-century Thought’ C S Lewis notes the tendency in twentieth century th…| Reflections of an Anglican Theologian
What does repent mean? You've probably heard that you need to repent. But we often have a terrible understanding of the true repent definition.| Rethink
The teaching of abide in the Bible is one that we shouldn’t ignore. It has the power to change our life and faith. Let's look at the John 15:4 meaning.| Rethink
Towards the end of the 20th century, John MacArthur wrote a couple of books that engaged with what is historically known as the “Lordship salvation controversy.” Reflecting on his writi…| Theology Along the Way
One reason why the Methodist movement outlived the first generation of Methodists is because John Wesley was a practical theologian and a spiritual guide to the people called Methodist. In most of …| John Meunier
“Kiss the Son, lest He be angry. …” (Psalm 2:12). The Psalms, like everything else in our Bibles, are ultimately about Jesus. Almost immediately in the book we get Psalm […] The post Kiss the Son appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
“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
Susie Meister has explained how studying religion made her a liberal, with the result that she left the right, stopped voting Republican, and started voting Democrat. I want to provide an accurate summary of her concerns and try to provide the kind of things I would say in response if I knew her: if I … Continue reading "Will Following Jesus Make You Liberal?"| For His Renown
Sky-Stuff pt2 MIST: eyd אֵד (Strong’s 108); anan עָנָ֖ן (Strong’s 6051); n’si’im נְשִׂאִ֖ים (Strong’s 5387b); hevel הֶ֥בֶל (Strong’s 1892). In our second part of “Sky Stuff” we’re going to take a look at mist. There are four Hebrew words that get translated as mist. The one that probably hits the mark the most is ed… Continue reading MIST: Sky Stuff Pt.2| Hebrew Word Lessons
Dew: tal, masculine noun (Strong’s 2919) Sounds like: tahl Root: טַל For the next few weeks we’re going to dive into “sky stuff”. There’s a beautiful speech made by YHWH in the book of Job where He…| Hebrew Word Lessons
There is a golden thread that runs through Hebrews 11. We read about these great men of faith, and we are encouraged to live lives of faith ourselves. As I was studying about the first three men me…| Aliens and Pilgrims
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (John 19:30). The phrase Jesus uses here on the cross expressed a business transaction completed: "paid in full." At the heart of trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation is the confidence th| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
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While I do not see children playing this game now, when I was a child we played Ring Around the Rosie. The poem went like this: “Ring around the rosies; Pockets full of posies; Ashes, ashes, …| Ordinary People Extraordinary God
Introduction On Tuesday 15 July this year the following motion was passed by General Synod after a show of hands: That this Synod request that the House of Bishops remove any requirements relating …| Reflections of an Anglican Theologian
We stand upon this ignominious plane, and share visions beside the waters, over the earth, under the sky.| Rambling Ever On
I come from a family comprised mostly of adventure seekers. Whether it be parachuting from a plane or hanging from the side of a mountain on a Via Feratta, the search for the next rush of adrenaline is often on their minds. The day God was handing out adventure genes, however, I was given a […]| Faithful Paradox
We were traveling on and off over the last couple of weeks and when we got home, one of my sons realized his Airpods could not be located. I opened the “Find My” app on my phone to see where we should start looking and as I scrolled through the app, Ezra’s name popped up […]| Faithful Paradox
This past week, we had to put our fuzzy, faithful, canine-companion, Kevin Jeffrey, to sleep. His life of 11 years ended rather suddenly. We knew he had been declining for a bit, but did not realize how near the end was for him. I suppose that is often the reality with death; we know it […]| Faithful Paradox
I find that I am in a musical rut these days. My usual go-to playlists feel flat, so while doing chores the other day, I turned to a worship station on Apple Music. Song after song played, proclaiming victory. God was a God who showed up at just the right time. He was a God […]| Faithful Paradox
After ten years of pretty much ignoring the arguments in the peer-reviewed studies on the question of Jesus’s historicity, Bart Ehrman has tried again to “respond” to their findings—and again proves he never really reads these studies and doesn’t know what they say. Indeed, he is stalwartly refusing now to read the actual studies and […]| Richard Carrier Blogs
Some conversations recently have me reflecting on the Methodist use of Scripture. How do we read the Bible, and how do we use it? I can think of no better place to start than John Wesley’s pr…| John Meunier
A few years ago, I saw a mom’s post on Facebook about the special way she’d presented her children’s Easter baskets that year, and I knew I was going to steal her idea for every Easter to come. (This post contains affiliate links, which means that at no additional cost to you, I may earn […] The post The Easter Basket Tradition That’ll Point Your Children to Jesus appeared first on Life in Lape Haven.| Life in Lape Haven
‘No sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah’ (Mt 16:4). It was the Lord’s reply to an evil and adulterous generation that failed to interpret the signs of the times (Mt 16:4). And we know that their interest was just to test Jesus (Mt 16:1. It is not surprising that, […] The post SIGNS OF THE TIMES appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
SPRINKLE: nazah/yiz/hizzah, verb (Strong’s 5137). Primitive root: hizzah הִזָּ֨ה When you think of big Bible words, sprinkling probably doesn’t come to mind. However it was a prevalent action taken during Temple sacrifices: Moses sprinkled Aaron and his sons with oil and blood to consecrate their duties as priests (Exodus 29:21) A sacrificial bull was slaughtered… Continue reading Hizzah: SPRINKLED with Life| Hebrew Word Lessons
Wall/side- qir, masculine noun (Strong’s 7023) Back in early June we looked at khomah, another word for walls, used mostly when describing walled cities. This week we look at qir, another wall word. Although qir can be used to describe a wall, it is also used to denote the side of a building or object,… Continue reading Qir: The WALL Pt.2| Hebrew Word Lessons
Print or download the following prayer of St. Bonaventure. It is especially fitting to pray this prayer after sacramental or spiritual communion, but it is a beautiful prayer to pray anytime. ierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and... The post Prayer of St Bonaventure appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
Oh boy my friends. Personal post here. I am feeeeeeeling the lack of sunshine. April has been colder than March and has rained 10 out of the last 13 days. I know my joy is... The post Waiting on the Sun and Thoughts on this Sunday appeared first on Finding Lovely.| Finding Lovely
I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture (John 10:9). It is easy and common to skip over this reference of Jesus to himself as the door and jump straight to him as the shepherd (also in this passage in John 10). But pause and consider that Jesus| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). There is a well-known real estate maxim that lists the three most important characteristics of any property: "Location, location, and location." This famous real estate maxim holds true in the Bible, as well. In| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). At the heart of the gospel -- at the heart of what happened on the cross to Jesus Christ -- is substitution. It is Jesus tak| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
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
Bleeding heart in my garden I planted a new-to-me perennial in my garden last year, which bloomed for the first time this spring. Rows of tiny, delicate white flowers arched along drooping branches…| The Light for My Path
Meditation on Luke 10:25-37 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford July 13, 2025 Something caught my eye in the grass after filling my birdfeeders the other day. Something moved—gave a little jump but didn’t go far. I assumed it would be one of the bold chipmunks or squirrels, anxious to beContinue reading "Who Is My Neighbor?"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation on 1 Kings 19:15–16, 19–21 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford July 6, 2025 Art by Stushie, used with permission I met a woman named Vickie yesterday, who …| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Before we use metrics to determine ministry success, we need to know what the numbers measure and what they miss.| KarlVaters.com
Synchronicities that brought Phoebe to Osho – and a fresh understanding of the path of love| Osho News
Sometimes life feels like clear skies and open roads, plans unfold, doors open, everything hums along. And then, without warning, the winds shift. A job is lost. A relationship fails. A dream crack…| rochemamabolo
Making sure people understand what the word gospel means is something to take seriously. I have two boys at home, and I regularly ask them to define the gospel. First, I ask them what the word gospel means. They’ll respond, “good news.” Then, I’ll follow that up with, “good news about what?” At that point,…| Theology Along the Way
I had the privilege of studying under Jason DeRouchie for four years while at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis. In addition, for a couple of years, I was blessed to serve as Jason…| Theology Along the Way
My heart and mind have been full of sadness for those who have suffered so much from the hurricanes, flooding, destruction, deaths and loss of homes. How hard it is sometimes to choose one person w…| joyful2beeblogs
Dear all at IPC, In 2 Corinthians 1:11 there is a beautiful little phrase, “You also must help us by prayer”, the NIV translates it as “You help us by your prayers”. The context of this verse…| Paul Levy
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) Let […] The post Salvation in the Storm appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
Together, Kristin Demery, Julie Fisk, and Kendra Roehl have written a series of books on kindness, generosity, failure, struggle, loss, a longing for true friendship and an unwavering desire to live intentionally through it all. They invite others into the …| all things faithful
Today we’re in Italy, visiting the ruins of Herculaneum, nestled in the modern city of Ercolano. Herculaneum is the sister town to Pompeii. Both perished in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. …| Hebrew Word Lessons
Come to me all you who are weary. My yoke is easy. The meaning of Matthew 11:28-30 is an invitation to the life Jesus has for you.| Rethink
Want More Out of Life? Master the Art of Waiting Without Worry and unlock a calmer, wiser, and more meaningful way to live. Discover neuroscience-backed strategies, timeless wisdom, and powerful mindset shifts to thrive in seasons of uncertainty.| Life Inspiration
Teaching history doesn’t have to be dry or boring. Check out these free history lapbooks your kids will love! Do you remember how you learned history in school when you were a kid? More than …| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
Lead us not into temptation (Luke 11:4). (Today's is the last in a brief series of meditations on the Lord's Prayer.) James says no one can say God has tempted him; this request, then, is for God to keep us from situations where we might fall. It is a recognition of the dangerous, bait-riddled, sin| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Forgive us our sins (Luke 11:4). (We are continuing in our brief series of meditations on the Lord's Prayer.) Jesus teaches us to pray daily (see previous post) for the forgiveness of our sins, assuming (as we ought to) that we have strayed from the mark each day. Sins are sins -- they are not mere| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Give us each day our daily bread (Luke 11:3). (We continue today in our brief series on the Lord's Prayer.) The opening requests that Jesus models for us are about God -- so like God they are majestic, huge, and inspiring. A lesson Jesus clearly means for us to learn in this prayer is that God come| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Your kingdom come (Luke 11:2). In my last post I began a series of brief meditations on the Lord's Prayer. The prayer begins with the request for God's name to be hallowed, followed immediately with the prayer for his kingdom to come. When we ask for God's kingdom to come, we are reminded that not| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name" (Luke 11:2). It is doubtless true that the Lord’s Prayer is routinely abused around the globe every day, mouthed by people who neither think about its meaning, nor would mean it even if they did. This is why Martin Luther referred to the Lord’s Pra| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Meditation on 1 Kings 19:1-15a Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY June 22, 2025 We gathered at Lori Yastrub’s for our Sunday School picnic yesterday. Lori, our e…| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Passover time arrived, and the Lamb of God was where He had to be to do what He had to do. Some in Jerusalem were in no mood to celebrate […]| GGWO Church Baltimore
Then Satan stood against Israel and incited David to number Israel 1 Chronicles 21:1 A few years back I wrote and told you all about how I had seen a goat-headed demon and he had said to me, “I will … Continue reading →| Veil of Veronica
Rebels cast out of Heaven – Gustave Dore – 1866 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 I think we a…| Veil of Veronica