As I look outside this blessed Christmas Eve, I picture in my mind many frosted trees. Trees, trees, such beautiful fabric of life: The tree of life, The tree of the knowledge of good and evil, That Adam abused; O’ that grievous decaying fall. But then a manger, As something beautiful emerging in the midst …
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). Ever since Adam and Eve fell from peace with God, this has been the most important thing for every person born since. We must have peace with our Creator. If we do not, we …
Greater than the greatest, A love so supreme, A Savior, so blessed, He gave His life for thee. Three nails and a tree, The perfect lamb, Oh my God, was this your plan, To give your life to thee? Thy will be done, On Earth, As it is in Heaven. We could not do in …
Romans 11:36: “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen.” Though this verse was penned by the Apostle Paul, under divine inspiration (2 Peter 1:21, and 2 Timothy 3:16), in the 1st century, it stands true for all time; from eternity to eternity. …
Anatomy and physiology is typically associated with the structure and function of the human body. As an exercise program requires its own structure and function, it too can be said to have its own anatomy and physiology. One step further: its structure and function actually largely contribute to the structural and functional adaptations that our …
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“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (John 1:5). These words penned two millennia ago by the disciple whom Jesus loved (John) reflect one of the greatest assurances in the Christian life; that the darkness of a fallen world will not prevail against the light of redemption. …
Semper Reformanda. This was a slogan that flowed out of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. The specific term, which means “always reforming,” is attributed to Jodocus van Lodenstein, who was a minister in what we now call the Netherlands (Godfrey, 2017). There is a rich history involved with his life and …
What is one to make of a mind without a heart? When you think of such a phenomenon, does the Tin Man pop into your mind? Well, for some, the tin man is not some far-off, abstract character. Sometimes, we feel like the Tin Man. Just as he was looking for a heart, …
Knowing about God and knowing God are two different things. Somebody can know about you, but do they really know you? There are a multiplicity of religions around the world, so how do we know which one is true? To answer this latter question, I want to encourage every individual to think about what …
“Then Pilate said to Him, “Are You not speaking to me? Do you know that I have power to crucify You, and power to release You?” Jesus answered, “You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above” ” (John 19:10-11). People do not …
