Text for the Week: The Promise of Peace

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 68 “Bless the Lord God of Israel    because he has come to help and has delivered his people.69 He has raised up a mighty savior for us in his servant David’s house,70     just as he said through the mouths of his holy prophets long ago.71 He has brought salvation from our enemies    and from the power of all... Continue Reading →

Mind Your Manners

I remember Thanksgiving as a kid, like so many other families we would visit my grandparents. My grandfather would pray before the meal and his prayer would usually end, "keep us mindful of whose we are and whom we serve". He would then sit down and intentionally ask questions designed to stir the rest of... Continue Reading →

Truth in Love

The devil is a better theologian than any of us and is a devil still. A. W. Tozer I find Tozer's words to be deeply troubling precisely because of their accuracy; throughout scripture we see those who resist God described as knowing God, God's word, and Scripture. I speak, of course, of stories like the... Continue Reading →

The Violence of the Biblical God

I do not often write book reviews on my blog, but occasionally a book strikes me in such a way that I feel compelled to do so, a book like L. Daniel Hawk's The Violence of the Biblical God Eerdman's, 2019. Full disclosure I know Dr. Hawk personally and enjoy a cup of coffee with... Continue Reading →

Do I want peace?

This time of year it is common to hear someone talk of peace on earth, we hear people wishing for it in songs and movies. This is based on the angels’ song to the shepherds in Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!" (Luke... Continue Reading →

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