For most of us, the exile has seemed like years and months, not weeks. Hours before Sunday morning worships were scheduled to begin, decisions were made from Maine to California that church doors would not open on March 15th. The hope among politicians and religious […]
Wondering how to work through a Koinonia Bible Study lesson? This chart shows you how to maneuver through the web page and what to expect. The chart steps you through a page showing several things to look for. Koinonia – from the New Testament Greek […]
Across the country, churches are preparing for the day when their doors can again be opened and the people of God will gather on a Sunday morning. Our state and church are targeting the last Sunday in May as the “re-opening Sunday.” Some of the […]
At least weekly, a Christian publication, blog post, sermon or podcast, or website strives for relevance by relating circumstances of the day with biblical events and teaching. “Is the coronavirus a result of God’s wrath against individuals or nations?” Thought-provoking content stirs our interest and […]
Our counting from Easter to Pentecost readies itself for the fourth week of the study. By Wednesday of this week, we will be at the halfway mark of the adventure. During the time, we focused on characteristics of spiritual growth, looking at unity and the […]
Are you looking forward to the restrictions imposed because of COVID-19 being lifted? Many people anticipate the day that live worship services return and gathering together becomes easier. But many websites are warning that after the coronavirus passes, there will be no “return to normal.” […]
The word “scattered” describes the nation of the Jews throughout their history. The word occurs in the Old Testament to describe God’s involvement in the moving of people. (Interestingly, it is a word that Jesus uses in His parables, especially that of the sower.) Some […]
The qualities that are emphasized in week two are strength, sound judgment and discipline. What will it take to develop those characteristics in your life? Perhaps more importantly, why are these characteristics that we should be concerned about at all? These are the issues that […]
As this week draws to a close, let’s spend a little bit of time thinking about the quality or characteristic of life that we want to count this week. Up until now our focus has been on why we are counting – and what we […]
We spend a great deal of time counting on routines to provide a source of stability in our lives. The need for a foundation that does not change is especially true in our spiritual lives. The effects of the COVID-19 disease has shaken our routines […]