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Why don’t Christians have peace in this world?
Byempowerby Chris Surber In John 14:27 Jesus says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (ESV) The promise of peace is common in the Bible but it is rare in…
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LOOKING AT CATHOLICISM’S RECENT CONTROVERSIES
Byempowerby Rev. Dr. Robert R. LaRochelle Over the last several weeks, media headlines have highlighted significant controversies which have emerged in the Roman Catholic Church. These controversies, though different, are intricately related to one another. In one situation, the Vatican has expressed grave concern that the leadership among religious sisters (nuns) in the United States…
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Idolatry and Life
ByempowerBruce Epperly comments on the lectionary this week: … we can recognize that worshipping creatures rather than the Creator leads us from life to death. What is really important? Do our behaviors follow our values? For example, most parents say that family comes first; but often family and relationships come a distant second to our…
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What is Consider Christianity Week
ByempowerThis discussion will take place tonight, April 6, 2014, at 7:00 PM Central Daylight Time. You can watch it here live, on our YouTube channel or watch the recording later. This is our first Google Hangout, so we will be learning! Note (4/7/2014): There were quite a few problems, but I think we’ve learned how…
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From World Prayr: Christmas Erupts
ByempowerCan there be any other reaction when one has encountered the amazing grace of God, than an overwhelming eruption of emotional joy and praise towards God? If so, then why do we see so few eruptions? Why are the volcanoes of our hearts not erupting with gratuitous affections and instead are often silent? Have we…
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Chris Eyres: Thanks for the trust …
Byempowerby Chris Eyres, an Energion Publications editor and former English solicitor. I’ve just listened to an interview with Walter Brueggemann on the topic of money, and as a result have his book on the subject on my wish list. I wrote a fair amount about property a little while ago (this is a link…
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