Eyewitness to Easter: Pilate, Questioned Jesus
We’ve been looking at Easter through the viewpoint of others. This time we are going to take a look from […]
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Eyewitness to Easter: Pilate, Questioned Jesus
We’ve been looking at Easter through the viewpoint of others. This time we are going to take a look from Pilate’s viewpoint. All four of the gospels give an account of Jesus trial before Pilate. I’ll primarily be using the account found in Luke and supplement with the other accounts. Jesus has been arrested and taken before the chief priest […]
Read moreHymn Story: An Evening Hymn
Thomas Ken was born in 1637 Hertfordshire, England. He studied a Winchester College and became ordained in the Church of England in 1662. He is said to be “a man of conscience and independent mind who did not shirk from confrontations with royalty.” The story is told “when King Charles II came to visit Winchester, he took along his mistress, […]
Read moreNames of God: El-Olam
El-Olam means Everlasting God. With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever. Psalm 86:12 Praise be to the LORD forever! Amen and Amen. Psalm 89:52
Read moreBook Review: The Dress Shop on King Street by Ashley Clark
In 1946, Millie Middleton heads to Charleston to keep part of her heritage hidden. She carried two heirloom buttons and a dream of one day owning a dress store. She never expected to meet a man who will change her life and force her to make a heartbreaking choice about her future. In 2011, Harper Dupree is longing for a […]
Read moreHymn Story: Children of the heavenly Father
Children of the heavenly Father was written by Caroline W. Sandell Berg. She was born in 1832 Sweden and known as Lina Sandell, the “Fanny Crosby of Sweden.” “Lina”. She wrote hymns partly to cope with the fact that she witnessed her pastor father’s tragic death by drowning. She is said to have been very close to her father and […]
Read moreNames of God: Elohim Tsebaoth
Tseboath is another form of Tzevot or Sabaoth. The Hebrew root for tsaba is “a gathering of people”. Elohim Tsebaoth means the Lord of the Armies. Turn us again to yourself, O God of Heaven’s Armies. Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved. Psalm 80:7
Read moreBook Review: How to forgive when It feels impossible by Peter Horrobin
We all have someone in our life we need to forgive at some point. In How to forgive when It feels impossible the author Peter Horrobin shares scripture and personal stories on how to reach forgiveness. This is a wonderful book and a very quick read—but full of life transforming information—including steps on how to forgive. Whether you need to […]
Read moreCome down, O Love divine
Come down, O Love divine was written by Bianco da Siena an Italian poet and wool worker who was born at Anciolina, in the Val d’Arno around 1350. In 1367 he entered the Order of Jesuates, consisting of unordained men who followed the rule of St. Augustine. Little is known of Bianco beyond the fact that he is said to […]
Read moreNames of God: Elohim Shophtim Ba-arets
Elohim Shophtim Ba-arets means God that judgeth in the earth. Then people will say, “Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth.” Psalm 58:11
Read moreBook Review: Raising Spirit Led Kids: Guiding Kids to Walk Naturally in the Supernatural by Seth Dahl
In Raising Spirit-Led Kids: Guiding Kids to Walk Naturally in the Supernatural the author shares stories and real life experience on how to guide children to walk naturally in the supernatural. At first I wasn’t sure what to think but the book is easy to read and relate to and very enjoyable. The author provides Biblical guidance and prayer prompts […]
Read moreHymn Story: Blessed Jesus at thy Word
Blessed Jesus, at Thy word was written by Tobias Clausnitzer. He was born in 1619 Saxony. In 1644 he was appointed chaplain to a Swedish regiment. He preached the sermon at the accession of Christina as Queen of Sweden and the service for the conclusion of Peace at Westphalia in early 1649. In 1649, he was appointed first pastor at […]
Read moreNames of God: Elohim Ozer Li
Elohim Ozer Li means God my helper Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. Psalm 54:4
Read moreBook Review: The Right Kind of Fool by Sarah Loudin Thomas
In The Right Kind of Fool, it is 1934, thirteen-year-old Loyal Raines slips away to the nearby river and finds a dead body. Having disobeyed his mother, he heads to the mountain cabin of his absent father and struggles to communicate the news. Loyal and his father, Creed, are pulled into a murder investigation and must learn to communicate and […]
Read moreHymn Story: Bread of the world in mercy broken
Bread of the world in mercy broken is a communion song. The hymn was written by Reginald Heber. Heber was born in 1783 to a wealthy, educated family. He became rector of his father’s church in the village of Hodnet in the west of England. He remained there for sixteen years and was appointed Bishop of Calcutta in 1823. He […]
Read moreNames of God: Elohim Machase Lanu
Elohim Machase Lanu means God is our refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8
Read moreBook Review: Home Made Lovely by Shannon Acheson
Home Made Lovely by Shannon Acheson is a great addition to any library. As someone who does not have a decorating gene the book is informative and very helpful. She provides information on how to decorate, shop on a budget and even extend hospitality. I really liked the way she showed how to incorporate scripture and faith into one’s home […]
Read moreHymn Story: As We Gather at Your Table
As We Gather at Your Table is a communion song. The hymn was written by Carl P. Daw. Daw was born in 1944 to a Baptist Minister. He became an Episcopal Priest and served congregations in Virginia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. He began writing hymns and served as editor for several hymnals. “He is Curator of Hymnological Collections and Adjunct Professor […]
Read moreNames of God: Elohim Kedoshim
Elohim Kedoshim means Holy God. Joshua said to the people, “You are not able to serve the LORD. He is a holy God; he is a jealous God. He will not forgive your rebellion and your sins. Joshua 24:19
Read moreEyewitness to Easter: Herod Tries Jesus
Herod Antipas ordered for John the Baptist to be beheaded. However, Jesus avoids him until he is arrested and brought up on charges. Jesus is first taken before Pontius Pilate. “When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.” {Luke 23:7} Herod Antipas is over Galilee which […]
Read moreNames of God: Elohim Chayim
Elohim Chayim means the Living God. This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that he will certainly drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites and Jebusites. Joshua 3:10
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