Take the mercy, accept the help ~ Hebrews 4:16 MSG

Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him…

Not If but When: Reflections on 4 Different Kinds of Healing

Not If but When: Reflections on 4 Different Kinds of Healing July 16, 2023 by: Andrew Wilson, Rachel Wilson Theological Reflection At some point or other, every Christian with a disability is going to have to figure out how to think about physical healing. In our case, theological reflection on healing has been essential: we…

Immanuel (God-With-Us)

So Isaiah told him, “Then listen to this, government of David! It’s bad enough that you make people tired with your pious, timid hypocrisies, but now you’re making God tired. So the Master is going to give you a sign anyway. Watch for this: A girl who is presently a virgin will get pregnant. She’ll…

5 Questions Singles Might Have about Marriage

5 Questions Singles Might Have about Marriage July 14, 2023 by: Emily Van Dixhoorn This article is part of the Questions and Answers series. Q: What qualities should I look for in a potential spouse? A: Here are a few questions to guide you: Are you evenly yoked? Are you both Christians—not just saying so…

What Does Ecclesiastes 1:2 Mean?

What Does Ecclesiastes 1:2 Mean? July 13, 2023 by: Justin S. Holcomb This article is part of the What Does It Mean? series. “Vanities of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.” —Eccles. 1:2 All is Vanity Ecclesiastes begins with “All is vanity” (Eccles. 1:2) and ends with the same declaration (Eccles.…