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Reading Words Carefully
January 6th, 2021
As we read through the Bible this year, let’s remember to be cautious with our assumptions. As an example, let’s look into the term “mighty men," which pops up several times in the early chapters of G... Read More
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What Was Worship Like After the Fall?
January 6th, 2021
We are given little information about the form of worship of God following Gen. 3:6-7 (the fall). We do know that it took place in spite of there being no tabernacle, temple, or synagogue, and withou... Read More
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A Worthy New Year’s Resolution - φρονέω
December 23rd, 2020
Many years ago, as part of my theological education I was taught how to do a biblical word study. The idea was to learn the meaning and nuances of a specific Greek or Hebrew word in an exhaustive way.... Read More
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Celebrate 2020
December 17th, 2020
I must confess to not really wanting to write about the year 2020! Enough has been said and resaid about pandemics, politics, violence, death, division on twitter/face book, all the things that we can... Read More
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Understanding Wrong Worship Through the Wisdom of Colossians: Part 1
December 16th, 2020
If you’ve been studying along with us in this series, you’re seeing the development of a theme. One that involves basic issues found throughout the Bible. Idolatry, wrong worship, putting off the old ... Read More
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Sunday Poem (Dec. 13, 2020)
December 16th, 2020
I want to be an orchard, Lord,Bearing fruit for You.Fill me with Your SpiritAnd a loving attitude. Help me build my character.Repentance is my goal.Lord, show me how to separateThe rot within my soul.... Read More
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Making Sense of the Names in Pauls Epistles
December 2nd, 2020
Written by: Samantha WichmanWe’ve made it to the end of the book of Colossians, but we’re not done with the epistle just yet! Paul ended his letter to the Colossians with a series of greetings, and wh... Read More
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Traveling to the Holy Land
November 25th, 2020
Traveling to the Holy LandWritten by: Chris StukenbergTrip Website As 2020 nears a close, I am ready to be done with it and I am sure you are too! This year has been tough and there is no guarantee th... Read More
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Friendship with the World: What is the Big Deal?
November 23rd, 2020
Preparing this article has felt like trying to clear vines and underbrush from among a forest of trees. Not that I’ve ever tried to clear a woods, but it seems similar. All around we find majestic oak... Read More
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Pauls Lack of Class
November 18th, 2020
Paul's Lack of ClassWritten by: Larry ElliottIt seems that throughout the history of man there have been disputes, differences and disdain between people. As early as Cain & Abel the conflicts were ap... Read More
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Election Advice
October 29th, 2020
Election AdviceWritten by: Larry Elliott“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, t... Read More
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Elemental Spirits
October 21st, 2020
Elemental SpiritsWritten by: Samantha WichmanIn Colossians 2:8, Paul charges believers to not be taken captive by philosophy and empty deceit, “according to human tradition, according to elemental spi... Read More
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