What struck the jailer with awe? "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened. When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were … [Read more...] about Civil Obedience
Archives for June 2012
Images of the Church – The Temple
The Temple of the Old Testament figured large in the minds of the Israelites. The temple, as a physical structure, symbolized the presence of God in Israel, and in fact, God’s presence rested on the Temple. Life for the average Israelite centered on the Temple. People made regular pilgrimages there for festivals and to fulfill sacrificial rites and responsibilities. The … [Read more...] about Images of the Church – The Temple
5 Reasons to Go on a Short-Term Mission Trip
My summer months typically consist of two to three mission trips. I really believe these trips are effective and important, and here are just a few reasons why. To Expand Your Heart. Jesus saw the crowds and had compassion on them. Notice the prerequisite to compassion is vision. It's hard to love an abstract idea or cause. We need faces. Faces and stories compel us. Short … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Go on a Short-Term Mission Trip
Images of the Church – Sesame Street
I think it’s safe to say everyone loves Sesame Street. How can you resist those furry little creatures, that big yellow bird, and even that grouch in a trashcan? One trait that marks Sesame Street is diversity. Sesame Street displays a wide variety of people and creatures. Hispanics, Asians, African-Americans, monsters, big birds, fairies, snuffleupaguses...all crowd the … [Read more...] about Images of the Church – Sesame Street