On a lonely island far from his friends and his homeland sat an old man. This life had been an incredible adventure. In his younger days he had been a fisherman, and his home had been near the Sea of …
Exiles: From Empire to Exile: Seeking the Welfare of the City
We are living in the time of the Exile. This is the 2nd in that series Exiles simply entitled: Seek the Welfare of the City. The first in this …
We are not so different from the Israelites during the Babylonian exile. During that time in Israel’s history – the country had split into two Northern and Southern nations: Israel and Judah. At the same time the Babylonian nation ruled …
Adam. “Where are you?” They say tone is everything for interpretation. It’s not what you say. Its how you say it. Can you sense it? If ever there was anxiety in the voice of God, it’s right here. This is …
Every once in a while you’ll run into an idea that just seems like came out of no where. “Leave your country and your people” seems like one of those. And what often happens with an idea like this is …
What can our bodies tell us about developing healthy church networks and cell group ministries? Science has long sought to find ways to slow or stop aging. Slowing aging is part of the medical Holy Grail that’s been part of …
1. It means returning to a public theology of biblical solidarity. And why do I say return? It becomes clearer upon the reflection of the life of God’s people that his promises have been uttered only within the church walls. …
Many people have said that the Book of Ruth is the most beautiful short story ever written. It’s an account of anxiety, fear, love, and commitment that inflames the imagination and soothes the soul. It begins with despair and ends …