James, Cephas and John, those esteemed as pillars, gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship (Galatians 2:9, NIV).I overheard a wise man refer to a young couple as... Read More
“Thanks for your purchase, the cost is…” How many times have we heard this warning phrase while out shopping for gifts? I know, during the holiday seasons I hear it... Read More
I enjoy being discipled by well-crafted phrases, phrases that capture spiritual truths. The Love of God, a small book from the Oswald Chamber’s Library, recently provided exactly those sorts of... Read More
Like Clement of Rome, another church father many are unfamiliar with is Ignatius. He was born shortly after Clement, a few years after Christ’s death and resurrection, into a pagan... Read More
The Bible often uses the metaphor of a race when describing how our lives are to be lived as God’s children. The Christian faith is talked about as if it... Read More
MEET CLEMENT OF ROME (30-101)While committed Christians are familiar with the names Peter, Paul, John, and James, they draw a blank on Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, and Justin. The reason for... Read More
As I began thinking about plans for celebrating the birth of Christ, I turned to Luke, my favorite Gospel. I paused to consider Luke’s introduction: Many have undertaken to draw up an... Read More
Most newborns go through the same process after birth. Initial cries, baths, and tests are the first order of business, but pretty quickly it is time for the baby to... Read More