Between December 20th and 25th, there was a Norse Pagan festival celebrated each year that likely looks very similar to a popular holiday we celebrate called Christmas. In fact, this pagan holiday is termed “Jul” and commemorates that Christmas season in Scandinavian countries and parts of Scotland. This holiday included commemorative fires, decorating with holly, […]
In the Shakespearean play, As You Like It, there was a character who delivered a riveting and infamous dialogue addressing the origins, presence, and death of mans. This monologue has infamously been coined as The 7 Stages of Man and states that humans play many parts throughout their lives. In Biblical narratives, we see these
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“Well, I’ve been afraid of changin’‘Cause I’ve built my life around youBut time makes you bolderEven children get olderAnd I’m getting older too” ~ Fleetwood Mac As children age, many times we neglect the fact that those around us also age. Perhaps the saddest realization on Earth is looking across the room to your mother
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“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.” ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:10 There is an old saying about old sayings called cliches, This saying says, “cliches are cliche because they are good.” I gotta’ say. Sometimes that is true! But sometimes it
“…it is weak and silly to say you cannot bear what it is your fate to be required to bear” ~ Charlotte Bronte I have recently found myself working my way through the incredible literary masterpiece, Jane Eyre. This book is mournfully sad, yet, time and time again you find characters who seem to lift
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“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1-2) If you were to walk into a classroom, gym, office cubicle, or any facility that expects productivity, you likely would see something “motivational.” You may see cliché signs
It seems the word of the year has become the word, “safe.” The irony is that here on Earth, nothing is 100% safe. The hymn we’re discussing today assures us of sure safety, being in Christ. The chorus to this song exclaims, “I’ve anchored my soul in the haven of rest. I’ll sail the wide
Romans 16 chapters, 433 verses, 9422 words (KJV) Primary doctrinal book within the Bible, especially regarding the Gospel of salvation Longest and doctrinally most significant Pauline epistle Broad Outline: Salutation (1:1-7) Epistolary [Matters pertaining to the letter; Extended greeting] (1:8-16) Doctrinal Portion (1:17-8:39) Dispensational Discussion [Discussion of God’s current working in the Church] (9:1-11:36) Practical
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Julia H. Johnston (1849-1919) wrote the lyrics to this great hymn along with Daniel B. Towner (1850-1919) arranging the music. The song was published in a hymn book called Hymns Tried and True. The song comes Romans 5:1-2; 18; 20. This grace that we sing of here is not just sufficient grace, it is abounding
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“Memory is the scribe of the soul” ~ Aristotle Memory. What comes to mind when you hear the word? Possibly, an unforgettable vacation? For some, it is the moment they and their spouse said, “I do.” For others, this word could carry a sadder weight as you remember the death of a loved one. For