The Prayer Snapshot: “Overcoming Fear”
Do you know what is the most frequently noted command in the Bible? It’s not “love God,” “love others,” or even “follow me.” No, the most frequent command in all of Scripture is, “Do not be afraid.” It has been said that this admonition not to fear or some variation of it appears 365 times throughout Scripture—one for every day…
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Did Jesus Tell Jokes?
If you’re not laughing out loud when you read some parts of the Bible, you’re missing the point. I’m not denying the serious impact of the Scriptures, but some stories and sayings are just funny. This is especially true in the teachings of Jesus, who was not only a brilliant teacher, but also a pretty good comedian. In a warning…
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How Can I Understand the Bible?
Everybody hears Psalm 23 at funerals and 1 Corinthians 13 at weddings. The biblical language seems quaint, important and reassuring. But can we get behind the religious-sounding cadences and tap into some real meaning? Is it possible to get a message for today from those long-ago documents? Oh, sure, an assortment of preachers, authors, and cult leaders will try to…
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Finding the Bible in the Exodus Movie
What was Moses wearing when he told Pharaoh, “Let my people go”? Even the most brilliant Bible scholar can’t tell you, because the book of Exodus omits that detail. Yet that’s one of many decisions a filmmaker must make, using a combination of historical research, educated guesswork, and imagination. In his new epic, Exodus: Gods and Kings, director Ridley Scott…
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Talking about Exodus: Gods and Kings
Do you like to go somewhere after a movie and hash it out? Sometimes that’s half the fun, doing your own Siskel-Ebert thing over drinks and eats. Well, this is a movie that cries out for a post-show discussion. So, whether you’re with a church group, a handful of friends, or your significant other, be sure to plan an “after-party,”…
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What Did Jesus Say About Giving?
Black Friday has been around for a few decades. Cyber Monday originated around 2005. But Giving Tuesday is practically ancient. Jesus was talking about the importance of giving 2,000 years ago (even though people couldn’t give on their laptops… or phones or tablets for that matter). Whether he was talking about a widow giving an offering at the temple, a…
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Pray through Advent Season
Join us as we pray and prepare for the birth of the Christ Child and the coming of the Messiah. In this season of Advent we are called to read Scriptures that exhort us to remain alert and faithful as we await our Lord's return - Scriptures that also teach us how prophets such as Isaiah, kings such as David,…
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