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Jun 14
The Great Directives
Introduction and Background In the life of faith, we have the two Great Commandments and the Great Commission. Great Commandments In the Old Testament: In the New Testament: The Great Commission The Great Directives In addition to the great commands and the great commission, I lift up, what I am calling, the two great directives. …
Jun 09
Always Reforming Sermon/Speech by Augustus Lopes
Here is an excellent sermon/speech titled, “Semper Reformanda,” which means always reforming. Always reforming is a principle of the Reformed church. The address as a good description of history, geographical implications, the state of affairs of Christianity in the 21st Century and, most importantly, some suggestions for getting/keeping the church on track. Included is Os …
May 05
“Son of God” in Mark
The title for Jesus, “Son of God” isn’t used often in the gospel of Mark. It is used in the title of the book (Mark 1:1) and by the Roman Centurion at the crucifixion (end of the book, Mark 15:39). Other than that, it is used twice by demons and once by the High Priest …
Apr 27
BC/AD and BCE/CE
BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini, Latin for “in the year of our Lord”) are dating designations used to mark years based on the traditionally estimated birth year of Jesus Christ. AD counts years forward from Christ’s birth, while BC counts years backward. This system was developed by a monk named Dionysius Exiguus in …
Feb 16
Greek and Latin – huh?
The Use of Latin and Greek in the Grand Scheme of History Latin and Greek were two of the most influential languages in the ancient world, shaping the development of Western civilization. Their relationship evolved over time, influenced by political, cultural, and intellectual shifts. 1. Greek: The Language of Culture and Philosophy Origins and Early …
Feb 07
Cowboy and Horse (God and Man) Become One
Last night I saw a great message by Todd Pierce of Riding High Ministries at the Crossing Church, in Macomb, IL. A horse ring was set up in the (large) Quincy Crossing Church. Todd was given a horse, which had never been ridden. His task was to get the horse (named Patrick) so that he …
Jan 29
Hyssop
Hyssop (a plant/herb) is associated with purification and cleansing from sin in the Bible. A few examples: More details of this can be found here or here.
Jan 28
Brother Lawrence
About as down to earth–and the pure truth–as you can get. The Practice of the Presence of God is a short book (of 4 conversations and 15 letters) by Brother Lawrence, born Nicolas Herman), a 17th-century Carmelite friar, compiled by Father Joseph de Beaufort. More details here. Available online (PDF, Kindle, etc.) here. Available as …
Jan 12
The Faith and Service of Jimmy Carter
This is a collection of stories and videos on the life of Jimmy Carter. He was an amazing man of faith and we can learn much from him. Video: Values learned in Plains defined Jimmy Carter’s life Through Decades Of Marriage, Rosalynn & Jimmy Carter Read The Bible Together Every Night Jimmy Carter: How Prayer …
1 John 4:19
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