You have two books with, basically, the same story. Ezra likely, mentions Nehemiah, and Nehemiah describes Ezra as the one reading the law. However, I’m not here to discuss the historical dating of Ezra and Nehemiah; I simply think it’s a funny… thought? This time going through the book, I … ∞
It’s fair to say that I don’t enjoy suffering. It makes you uncomfortable, confronts andcreates insecurities you never grasped, and forces you to come to grips with the evil in the world. At times, our suffering reveals the necessity for retribution or reward. Over the last ten years (but let’s … ∞
*trigger warning: this post involves subject matter that may be upsetting for some readers. please be advised and use discernment about whether you are ok to continue reading, and if you are not for any reason, please seek help. Calvin Seminary, your local church and private institutions can all offer … ∞
Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Boundaries “When to Say YES When to Say NO To Take Control of Your Life” What is Insight My Boundaries John and Henry used the story /parable of a good Samaritan (p.36 – 37) to illustrate how we (Christians) sometimes are caught up … ∞
What defines your identity? Oftentimes we consider our identity as individuals, resulting in a strict individualism that seeks to see our complete identity as an inward trinity – me, myself, and I. However, as followers of Messiah Jesus, our identity is twofold: our identity is both in who God has … ∞
As I prepared my sermon, I was afraid. So I wrote down this prayer: After preaching the heart of God,If the worst case could beIf I perish, I perish. (Esther 4:16) God accompanied me and comforted me,In my countless darkest nights.I had nothing,So, I am not afraid of losing anything.I … ∞
Dear John, I was sitting in the women’s bathroom stall today on the 5 th floor of the library and saw inthe “Privy News” an announcement about you on an old coin. That’s right. There arewomen studying here and we have our very own indoor privy! I wonder what you … ∞
Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Boundaries “When to Say YES When to Say NO To Take Control of Your Life” Examples of Boundaries In summary of our definition in “Part 1”, we have seen that; boundaries are anything that helps to differentiate us from other people, or shows … ∞
The following letter is the first installment in what will be a series of letters to JohnCalvin. These “Dear John letters” are meant to speak for those who are wrestling withwhether to stay in the Christian Reformed church or divorce the church that they’veloved. Rather than trying to solve theological … ∞
This year, I have endeavoured to approach reading the Bible differently than I havebefore. Some year’s I’ve gone through a bible in a year plan with Old and New Testamentassigned readings along with the Psalms. I managed to read through the Bible twice inone year. That was a good year. … ∞
Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Boundaries “When to Say YES When to Say NO To Take Control of Your Life” What is a Boundary A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are … ∞
If there is one thing every parent wants for their children; it’s to be successful.It’s true; unless you’re either insecure about your own lot in life or you’re going totherapy your desire is for the success of your children. In the context of today, the need; nay the thirst for … ∞
I serve in kids ministry and we do our best to work about a month ahead, especially for bigger events like Holy Week. In reflecting on my lesson for Good Friday I got wrapped up in something so very basic, the name “good Friday”. It’s not good at all. it’s … ∞
As we enter the second half of Lent, I cannot help but reflect on the fact that we are also halfway through the school year. For some of us, this is our first year of college, while for others, it is their senior year, and the work is piling up. … ∞
It’s so wonderful when words, phrases, or stories from the Bible become well-known life lessons shared for countless generations. Words such as “let he who is without sin cast the first stone” from John 8:7 offer invaluable wisdom for all ages. While I was studying the text (John 8:7), I … ∞
