Reading through the Old Testament Law can be a hair-raising, brow-furrowing experience. In it we encounter strange sights and smells, embarrassingly graphic details and prescriptions, and seemingly unbendable strictness that can be … [Read more...] about Reading the Law
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In Any Case
"In any case…in any case…in any case." I heard a professor say this transitional statement over and over throughout one of his lectures on the Book of Acts. Why? Because, in each instance, he was discussing some question of geography … [Read more...] about In Any Case
Worry as a Verb
I tend to think of worry exclusively as a noun, as a thing that happens to me, like an emotion that comes over me which I am helpless to stop. But that is not the full story on worry. Worry is also a verb. If worry is also a … [Read more...] about Worry as a Verb
Keeping Our Hearts Open
In many ways, on many levels, these have been dismissal days in our country. I have found myself, at various times, feeling disappointed, frustrated, or even hurt. When I bump into these feelings, I can go into self-protect mode. I … [Read more...] about Keeping Our Hearts Open
James Resources
In 2021, our church is spending some time studying the Book of James. A very relevant and fascinating book indeed! Just here passing along some James resources for your own study... Commentaries Davids, P. H. (2013). The Epistle … [Read more...] about James Resources
Invitation to the One Year Bible 2021
[Crosspost] I want to invite you to join us for a journey through the One Year Bible in 2021! The staff at Immanuel Church will be embarking on this adventure, and we want to invite you to join us. We believe, with the Apostle … [Read more...] about Invitation to the One Year Bible 2021