(From Dave Black Online, Sunday, February 25, 2018) 3:36 PM Hey, here’s something to think about from 1 Thess. 2:17-20 (our passage for this week in Greek 4). The word usually translated as “crown” is a metaphor drawn from the Greek athletic contests. It “alludes to the wreath which was awarded to the victor in an…
by Rev. Dr. Robert R. LaRochelle At this point in our culture, three significant realities are operating at one and the same time:[ene_ptp] There is significant variety in the different religious perspectives held by Americans and the number of functioning religious groupings. Religious pluralism is a reality. There is a real lack of knowledge…
by Kent Ira Groff Bless the Lord, O my self,* and all that is within me, bless God’s holy name (Psalm103:1). *nefesh Hebrew soul What do folks mean when they talk about soul? It seems so nebulous. Spirituality often gets a bum rap for seeming disconnected from the stuff of life. “Soul”—nefesh in Hebrew)…
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[EDITOR’S NOTE: This post is part of our series on controversial questions. A NO post will normally follow a YES post. Join in by posting your comments.] by Elgin Hushbeck, Jr. One of the longest running battles between science and religion is over the theory of evolution, a battle which started as soon as the…
by Bob Cornwall I must admit that I’m a bit puzzled by the current political season? I may be a pastor, but I’ve always been interested in politics. I first got involved in politics as a ten-year-old. It was 1968. My parents were both active in the Republican Party. I got to spend time at…