Two links for those interested in Bible reading plans. Here is the list I developed for Calvary Church. And here is a very complete list by Justin Taylor.
Author: Steve
I love to study the Bible and I love to engage with others in learning. I had been privileged to do this on a regular basis through church ministry and through part-time teaching at a local Bible colleges.
Helping individuals learn to feed themselves through their own study of God’s Word is joy-giving to me. Influencing groups to do life and church from a biblically grounded, theologically faithful perspective is my passion.
Critical Thinking
Recently I did some reading about why some teens and young-adults leave the church or their faith (two different issues) and why others stay both connected to Christ and church. There have been a number of studies, books and blog posts. (Not all blog post understand the data and therefore their concussions are not correct, …
Paradox of Christmas
Infinite, and an infant– eternal, and yet born of a woman– Almighty, and yet hanging on a woman’s breast– supporting the universe, and yet needing to be carried in a mother’s arms– king of angels, and yet the reputed son of Joseph– heir of all things and yet the carpenter’s carpenter’s despised son Charles Spurgeon
Beautiful Celtic Carol
I think this is a new carol to me. I’m reposting it from Justin Taylor. But you can also hear/see it performed by the Celtic Women one of my favorite groups–which awakens the Scotch-Irish side of my heritage. The 12th century Wexford Carol: Good people all, this Christmas time, Consider well and bear in mind …
On Christmas Day—This is Immanuel
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You are More—You have been Remade
Tenth Avenue North The song “You Are More” from the album “The Light Meets the Dark“. Great reminder that: “You are more than the choices that you’ve made You are more than the sum of your past mistakes You are more than the problems you create You’ve been remade” Share it with someone who needs …
Colossians 3:5-11 Small Group Questions
In Colossians 3:1-4 Paul challenged us to develop a heavenly mindset that starts with starts with an understanding of our position in Christ. As he develops his instruction, in Colossians 3:5-11 Paul helps us see the kinds of attitudes and behaviors that are out of step with our new identity. The next section with add …