Theology
The study of God.
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reflections on the catechism: human nature
What does it mean to be human, especially from a Biblical Christian worldview? With all of the division (political, racial, etc) we see in the world today, it seems that understanding human nature would help us relate better to one another. We need to see each...
ephesians 6:10-20: the whole armor of God
[serialposts]My husband and I saw The Hobbit last night. An Unexpected Adventure as Tolkein titled it. It was an adventure indeed, full of courage from unlikely, small people, bloody battles, bravery and daring and the strength and victory that comes when those on...
ephesians 6:5-9: bondservants and masters
[serialposts]God Rewards Humble, Unseen Work I grew up needing to be noticed (and maybe I still feel that way, just not as much.) If I created something, I longed to show someone my masterpiece, practically swarming the person with my project, longing for sweet...
ephesians 1:1-14: greeting and spiritual blessings in Christ
[serialposts] "It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything...
hope in advent
Hope. It is an easy thing to say. We hope they get a new job. We hope the people that suffered during the hurricane are doing better. We hope the homeless person finds shelter and eventually a stable life. It's a word we throw around. Some things we really hope...
worship space theology
I've worshipped in many church buildings from different Christian denominations over the last five or six years. From this experience I've noticed that the structure of the worship space makes a difference in my worship experience. I want to discuss how the church...
psalm 19 [conclusion]
Note: This post is part of a series exploring Psalm 19 ~ Overwhelming Trust. So, what about us? Are we able to declare (now, today, at this time) that same declaration of overwhelming trust? Do we truly believe that God holds the very threads of creation in his...
the bibledude community commentary series: philippians
Some of my favorite conversations about the Bible happen when a bunch of people are sitting around the living room, with some on the couch while others stretch out on the floor. We talk about real life. What it really means to live out whatever passage it is that...
psalm 19:14 [the declaration]
Note: This post is part of a series exploring Psalm 19 ~ Overwhelming Trust. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Now, let us again ask the questions that we began with. These...
psalm 19:12-14 [personal prayer]
Note: This post is part of a series exploring Psalm 19 ~ Overwhelming Trust. Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be...
psalm 19:7-11 [the law]
Note: This post is part of a series exploring Psalm 19 ~ Overwhelming Trust. The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the...
psalm 19:1-6 [creation]
Note: This post is part of a series exploring Psalm 19 ~ Overwhelming Trust. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are...
psalm 19 [introduction]
This psalm is one of the more popular psalms of David. It is a popular choice for meditative readings. And for good reason as the psalm is full of rich poetic imagery. Many will recognize the opening line, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above...