Asked recently what had been the greatest help in his ministry, a pastor replied, “It’s not a ‘what’ but a ‘who.’ My wife has always been the greatest help.” He went on to talk about how, under God, she had liberated him from so many concerns by her efficiency and set him free to concentrate […]
Cherchez La Femme: The Influence of a Pastor’s Wife Read Post »
Michael Card is a popular Christian musician and writer, known for his thoroughly theological lyrics. Card recounts the story of a Masai warrior who demonstrated inspiring faith and courage in his quest to see his own people come to Christ. His name is simply Joseph, the man who stepped into the public square and changed
Joseph’s Faith and Courage—Michael Card (1957 – ) Read Post »
In yesterday’s post, I dealt with what “Scripture” James has in mind in Jas 4:5.[1] In my judgment, it points ahead to Prov 3:34, which is quoted in Jas 4:6b. Everything in between is James’s paraphrase of Prov 3:34, which is given beforehand so that the significance of the biblical proverb will be tailored to
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James 4:5 is a most confusing verse.[1] If you happen to have the newer New International Version (translated in 2011) in hand, you will read, Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he [God] jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us? Turn to the older NIV (1984), though,
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1 O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God! 2 For behold, your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have raised their heads. 3 They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones. Psalm 83:1-3 (ESV) In August 2006, Syrian authorities, with no explanation, locked up
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Kaemingk, Matthew and Cory B. Willson, Work and Worship: Reconnecting Our Labor and Liturgy. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2020. Recent years have witnessed a growing interest in the intersection of faith and work. Matthew Kaemingk, who teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary, and Cory Willson, associate professor at Calvin Theological Seminary, both celebrate the popular
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