by Doris H. Murdoch, teacher and author of Testify: By the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of our Testimony and Constructing Your Testimony We read about the Mount of Temptation in the books of Matthew (4:1-11), Mark (1:12-13), and Luke (4:1-13). After Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit…
by Ronald Higdon, retired pastor (including intentional interim ministry), adjunct professor, and author of In Changing Times: A Guide for Reflection and Conversation and Surviving a Son’s Suicide A reporter was interviewing an elderly Kentucky farmer and posed an obvious-answer question: “You’ve been farming for over sixty-five years; I bet you’ve seen a lot of changes in that…
— by Henry E. Neufeld, owner of Energion Publications Last night I restarted my Thursday night video Bible study and at the same time completed my series on eschatology. Next week I’ll start a new study, in which I’ll use Galatians as a basis, but will look at the backgrounds of Paul’s letters and at…
by Dr. Thomas W. Hudgins, professor, author and translator of Aprenda a Leer el Griego del Nuevo Testamento. Pastor so-and-so. Senior Pastor. Bishop so-and-so. Elder so-and-so. Reverend. Deacon Bob. Deaconess Anita. Apostle J. T. Preachsogood. And let’s not forget Doctor. Titles are everywhere it seems. Where there’s a church, there’s no shortage of titles. Sometimes titles…
“Witnessing” is a much abused term, not least by the way people often go about what they call witnessing. So last night Energion owner Henry Neufeld interviewed Christian apologist Elgin Hushbeck, Jr., author of the Consider Christianity Series, starting with the simple question: When someone asks you why you’re a Christian, what do you say?…
by Nancy Petrey, pianist, poet, teacher and author of The Honeycomb is Waiting: Poetic Devotionals, Jewish Roots Journey: Memoirs of a Mizpah, Why Christians Should Care About Their Jewish Roots, and Habitation of Honey. Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it. – Luke 19:41 Jesus was acclaimed as the Son of…
by William Powell Tuck, retired parish pastor, professor, and author of Lord, I Keep Getting a Busy Signal: Reaching for a Better Spiritual Connection, The Church Under the Cross, A Positive Word for Christian Lamenting: Funeral Homilies, and more! Too many times in life we are angry for wrong or minor reasons. But sometimes there are times that…
by Dr. Bruce G. Epperly, pastor, professor, and author of Finding God in Suffering: A Journey with Job, Process Theology: Embracing Adventure with God, Healing Marks: Healing and Spirituality in Mark’s Gospel, and more! One of the first principles of medicine and ministry is “first do no harm.” This is sagely advice, since it is easier to say…
by Edward W.H. Vick, retired professor and author of Philosophy for Believers, Creation: The Christian Doctrine, From Inspiration to Understanding: Reading the Bible Seriously and Faithfully and more! The explanation of authority might sound like this. (1) God has called and appointed the elders as custodians of the truth. God has ordained the leaders of the community and given…
by Tabitha Edwards-Walton, nurse, mother of a special needs child, poet and author of Poetic Life Experiences and Poetic Diversities For the men and women who wear the uniform of the law. You each have taken the oath to protect and serve. Every day you put your own life on the line, to keep ours safe. Sometimes you…
We are thrilled to share a brand-new book trailer for Miriam Finesilver’s captivating spiritual romance, Naomi, the Rabbi’s Wife.
If all is of God, we must insist upon the fact that faith is the instrumental reality. We must insist upon it so strongly that we modify the slogan, ‘justification by faith’, so as to correct a misinterpretation which would shift the centre of Christianity away from its source in Jesus Christ.
Rediscovering the Power of the Lord’s Prayer Prayer as Advent – God with Us While the Lord’s Prayer is ancient and familiar, three titles from Energion Publications invite readers to encounter it with fresh eyes. Whether you are looking for a radical spiritual wake-up call, a study on Christian character, or a guide connecting prayer…
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