Timing Is Everything
It was quite a few months before I realized that what I thought was a coincidental meeting had been good timing on my future husband’s part.
From the balcony of the church, he had seen me, deduced which exit I might be using, raced down two flights of stairs, and arrived seconds before I did. As he casually held the door and struck up a conversation, I was oblivious to the fact that his “impromptu” dinner invitation had been premeditated. It was perfect timing.
Women and Church Leadership
In this course students work with biblical, theological, historical and contemporary issues and models for the ministries of women, examining these issues in the light of the best recent scholarship and in the light of current denominational debates on the question of women’s ordination to pastoral ministry or other types of leadership in the church. Students review multiple perspectives on the issue with the goal of developing a point of view that is theologically sound and that fits with their personal convictions.
Guide to Research Writing
This course teaches the basic research and writing skills that are necessary for clear and accurate written communication. The goal is to prepare graduate and undergraduate students for research projects and thesis requirements in academic environments. The course includes five lectures on topics including selecting a topic, conducting research, citing sources, ethics and legalities, and, finally, proofreading and publishing. These topics, which are succinctly presented, will serve as a resource for students to return to often during their academic pursuits. The ultimate goal of this course is to equip students to deliver clear written communication, not just in their studies…
How the Lord’s Prayer applies to our daily lives
Wednesday, October 3, 2012, Part 2
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:9-10).
IDEA: We pray that God’s will may be done on earth as it is in heaven because God’s will is not being done on earth now.
PURPOSE: To help listeners pray the Lord’s Prayer with understanding.
The High Cost Of Living
When I was young, I thought the cost of living in my parents’ home was too high. Looking back, I laugh at how ridiculous it was to complain. My parents never charged me a cent for living at home. The only “cost” was obedience. I simply had to obey rules like clean up after myself, be polite, tell the truth, and go to church. The rules weren’t difficult, but I still had trouble obeying them. My parents didn’t kick me out for my disobedience, however. They just kept reminding me that the rules were to protect me, not harm me, and sometimes they made the rules stricter to protect me from myself.
Is it normal for a Christian to feel as stressed out as I do?
by Audrie Goh, Singapore Stress is a normal part of life, experienced universally in response to the troubles and hardships that simply occur. Charles Templeton, a Canadian cartoonist, once said, “Christianity does not remove you from the world and its problems; it makes you fit to live in it, triumphantly and usefully.” Check out this [...]
Be Content
Contentment is hard to attain. Even the apostle Paul, a hero of the faith, had to learn to be content (Phil. 4:11). It was not a natural character trait for him.
For Paul to write that he was content in every situation is truly amazing. At the time of this writing, he was in jail in Rome.
The underlying implication of praying “Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven”
Tuesday, October 2, 2012, Part 1
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:9-10).
IDEA: We pray that God’s will may be done on earth as it is in heaven because God’s will is not being done on earth now.
PURPOSE: To help listeners pray the Lord’s Prayer with understanding.
When God Isn’t Answering Your Prayer: Psalm 77
Where is God when you need Him? Why isn’t He responding to your call? In an excerpt from his book Psalms: Folk Songs of Faith, author Ray Stedman shares insights from Psalm 77 to help those who are struggling with feelings of doubt and disappointment in God. Discover how you can persevere through the silence and allow God to bring you to a place of
unshakeable faith.
10 Reasons to Believe in Life After Death
The belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead is key to the Christian faith—giving hope and eternal worth to what happens beyond physical death. In this study from 1 Corinthians 15, Herb Vander Lugt explores the resurrection of Christ and its importance to your destiny. Discover life-changing hope that can dismiss the fear of facing death and give you assurance of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
The important role that followers of God play in bringing good to the world
Monday, October 1, 2012
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come” (Matthew 6:9).
IDEA: To think of the implication of the kingdom of heaven in our lives, it might help to think of life without it.
Quaking Aspens
While I was visiting Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, two trees caught my attention. Though the leaves on the surrounding trees were not moving, the leaves of these trees were fluttering with just the slightest hint of a breeze. I pointed them out to my wife, and she told me they were called quaking aspens. I was struck by the visual effect of those shaking leaves. While all the other trees appeared calm and steady, the quaking aspen leaves shook, even with only the faintest breeze.
YOLO
By Matthew Koh, 23, USA YOLO (you only live once) is the mantra of those who live life for the moment. It is a modern slang. It has its own simple logic. You only live once, so why waste it on the mundane and inane? Why not live every moment like it might be your [...]
