Jacob: Pastor, I heard from someone today, that Jesus has freed us from the law and thus we can live as we please. Pastor: Well Jacob, you are correct that Jesus has freed us from the law and in a sense, yes we can live as we please. However, I need to ask you something. … [Read more…]
I want to give some background information on a death and then ask some questions for you to ponder and maybe even respond to. I know a man who’s mother died nearly sixteen years ago. She had cancer for several years prior to dying. When she died, she had been living several states away. She … [Read more…]
Well, we can all relate to this one.Hey, for any of you that are like me and need all the money you can for Seminary, check out http://www.SeminaryScholarship.com sponsored by Logos.com You can get up to $1,000.00 as a scholarship. Not only that, if you buy Logos and get awarded the scholarship, they will still give you … [Read more…]
Hey, for any of you that are like me and need all the money you can for Seminary, check out http://www.SeminaryScholarship.com sponsored by Logos.com You can get up to $1,000.00 as a scholarship. Not only that, if you buy Logos and get awarded the scholarship, they will still give you the money, plus refund your … [Read more…]
At this point I suspect most of you have heard of the passing, and very unexpected passing of Davy Jones, one of the members of a 60’s group called the Monkeys. I remember growing up and watching their show on TV, or at least some of the re-runs I for sure recall. I have their … [Read more…]
As I gain my family back together again, one member is experiencing a loss and a gain at the same time. Kris has decided to move to Dubuque this weekend. She has a job starting on Monday, and if all works well she will stay at the job and stay living in Dubuque. While the rest of … [Read more…]
This same miracle story is also seen in Matthew 8:23-27 and Luke 8:22-25. When comparing the stories, I find that in the NRSV, the author of Matthew starts out the story with a command of getting into the boat and Jesus leading the way. In Mark and Luke, there is no commandment by Jesus to … [Read more…]
I have posted this to both of my blogs this time. As a Christian, I have the faith in God, that there is a promise of life not death upon the physical death. This is a belief I find hope and comfort in. The idea of death is not anxious creating but freeing, as a … [Read more…]
I have posted this to both of my blogs this time. As a Christian, I have the faith in God, that there is a promise of life not death upon the physical death. This is a belief I find hope and comfort in. The idea of death is not anxious creating but freeing, as a … [Read more…]
I stole the idea of posting this from someone else in Seminary. I also used what someone else had put together for Lent readings as well. However, I put all the readings into my Logos to come up with a balanced reading that could be done from today through the Saturday before Easter. It is … [Read more…]