“By faith”. Say this phrase to anyone who knows their bible a bit and they will immediately think of this chapter from today’s reading, Heb 11. It is a famous litany of the heroes of the faith, a quick tour through all of biblical history stopping at famous names to remember their stories. But while […]
I find it so hard to feel the bible texts about persecution having grown up in the Detroit suburbs, lived in small towns, medium cities, and metropolitan suburbs. To live in America, no matter what the circumstance, is to live better than most of the world. This is not arrogance or false patriotism, it is […]
I find it so hard to feel the bible texts about persecution having grown up in the Detroit suburbs, lived in small towns, medium cities, and metropolitan suburbs. To live in America, no matter what the circumstance, is to live better than most of the world. This is not arrogance or false patriotism, it is […]
When was the last time you heard a sermon on Lamentations? We barely even know what this book is about, let alone have we studied it in depth at all. We are far more interested in books that teach short, “sound-byte” lessons or encourage us. We want to do something because of what we read, […]
When was the last time you heard a sermon on Lamentations? We barely even know what this book is about, let alone have we studied it in depth at all. We are far more interested in books that teach short, “sound-byte” lessons or encourage us. We want to do something because of what we read, […]