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Pocket-Sized Hermeneutics

Wednesday, June 01, 2022
In the Spring of 2007 I was studying Biblical Hermeneutics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. My professor was Dr. Siegfried Schatzmann, who would retire the following year. I’d like the... Read More

A Fresh Start

Sunday, May 15, 2022
What is a fresh start? One way it can be defined is to start something again in a completely new and different way after being unsuccessful. It can also be... Read More

This Side of the Cross

Sunday, May 01, 2022
Easter is over. Colored eggs and bunny decorations are put away until next year. The pastels and pretty things may be for our children or hold-overs from childhood; but their... Read More

Death-Proof

Sunday, April 17, 2022
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.He is not here, for he has risen,as he said. Come,... Read More

Who Were Those Women?

Friday, April 15, 2022
Some women were watching from a distance (Mark 15:40, NIV).After completing a two-year sojourn through My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers*, I struggled with his challenge to “get... Read More

Mandatum Novum

Thursday, April 14, 2022
My childhood was filled with special church events and services. We moved a lot, and consequently were involved with a variety of denominations, each with their own take on Christmas... Read More

Just the Beginning: Palm Sunday

Sunday, April 10, 2022
Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday, marks the beginning of the most holy week in the life of our Savior Jesus Christ. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and... Read More

Crushed

Friday, April 01, 2022
O God! You are crushing my life! This pain of trials does not cease. You are creating my special Fragrance Which only I can release. May I diffuse its sweet... Read More

From Ashes to Redemption: What is Your Sacrifice?

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
            So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition,             in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes.                    —Daniel 9:3, NIVWhen you think of the word “Lent”... Read More

I Can't...But He Can

Wednesday, March 02, 2022
As we step into Lent, this Ash Wednesday article starts a time of preparation with a clear picture of our sovereign and merciful God...The texts begin benignly: “How are you,... Read More