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2016-01-05T20:48:37-05:00

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Heroes and Demigods Before the Flood

Last updated on: January 5, 2016 at 8:48 pm By Jim Erwin

Heroes and Demigods Before the Flood January 5, 2016 Genesis 6:4 The Nephilim are known as the “fallen one”, or “giants.” (Numbers 13:1-33). One theory about verse suggests that these giants, known as the “sons of God” were the line of Seth. Another theory states that they were fallen angels. The Bible says that “they were the powerful men of old, the famous men”. Another passage in Deuteronomy 33:2 describes God appearing with thousands of holy ones. The picture of... Read more

2016-01-04T22:25:35-05:00

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The Trinitarian Call To Missions

Last updated on: January 4, 2016 at 10:25 pm By Jim Erwin

The Trinitarian Call To Missions January 4, 2016 Year C “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: Who should I send? Who will go for Us? I said: Here I am. Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8, HCSB) The voice of the Lord calls out for missions from His people. In a terrific vision during a difficult and emotional time in the life of Isaiah, God calls out to him. God calls out to ask for anyone who would be... Read more

2018-06-12T23:45:40-05:00

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The Image of the Triune God and the Equality of Humanity

Last updated on: June 12, 2018 at 11:45 pm By Jim Erwin

The Image of the Triune God and the Equality of Humanity The Image of the Triune God and the Equality of Humanity is a simple thought reflection from Genesis 1:26 about the way that God created humanity. January 4, 2016 “Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness. They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the livestock, all the earth, and the creatures that crawl on the... Read more

2016-01-03T22:15:56-05:00

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Leviticus 23:23-25 Making a Spiritual Transition to the New Year

Last updated on: January 3, 2016 at 10:15 pm By Jim Erwin

Leviticus 23:23-25 Making A Spiritual Transition to the New Year We are about to enter the new year of 2016. I once read of an Italian custom that as midnight on New Year’s Eve approaches, the streets are clear. There is no traffic; there are no pedestrians; even the policemen take cover. Then, at the stroke of 12, the windows of the houses fly open. To the sound of laughter, music and fireworks, each member of the family pitches out... Read more

2016-01-01T21:26:05-05:00

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Prologue to the Revelation of Jesus Christ

Last updated on: January 1, 2016 at 9:26 pm By Jim Erwin

Prologue to the Revelation of Jesus Christ January 1, 2016 Revelation 1:1-8 This section is called a prologue. A prologue is an introduction. In this case, one is being introduced to the last book of the Bible, and more important the final revelation of God in Jesus Christ. A revelation is an “unveiling.” Something which was hidden is now being opened. This is called the revelation of Jesus Christ about the future (Revelation 1:1). This revelation is passed on through... Read more

2018-06-12T23:47:44-05:00

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Jesus and the Inverted Bell Curve Attitude

Last updated on: June 12, 2018 at 11:47 pm By Jim Erwin

Jesus and the Inverted Bell Curve Attitude Jesus and the Inverted Bell Curve Attitude is a simple thought reflection for New Year’s Day from Philippians 2:5-11. January 1, 2016 Year C (New Years Day) Philippians 2:5-11 In math, I learned about the bell curve. The bell curve rises to a point and then comes back down. One could plot a graph that showed the normal distribution for a population. In my case, you could plot the grades for a test... Read more

2018-06-12T23:48:52-05:00

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What Are You Going to Ask God For This New Year?

Last updated on: June 12, 2018 at 11:48 pm By Jim Erwin

What Are You Going to Ask God For This New Year? What Are You Going to Ask God For This New Year? is a simple thought reflection from 1 Kings 3:5-14. December 31, 2015 Year C 1 Kings 3:5-14 What are you going to ask God for this new year? God appeared to Solomon in a dream (1 Kings 3:5). Solomon had loved God, but he was also disobedient. He had sacrificed animals to other gods on the “high places.”... Read more

2018-06-12T23:54:36-05:00

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Be Ready

Last updated on: June 12, 2018 at 11:54 pm By Jim Erwin

Be Ready Be Ready is a simple thought Lectionary reflection from Mark 13:33-37 about the fact that as Christians, we should be ready for Jesus to return today. December 30, 2015 Year C As we come to the close of 2015, we get a reminder to be prepared. Jesus challenges us to be ready for the next year. Jesus could return soon, even next year. Am I ready for Him to return? Since I don’t know when Jesus will return,... Read more

2015-12-28T16:12:24-05:00

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The UNKingdom of God by Mark Van Steenwyk

Last updated on: December 28, 2015 at 4:12 pm By Jim Erwin

The UNKingdom of God by Mark Van Steenwyk The UNKingdom of God by Mark Van Steenwyk is a guide to a self-described Christian anarchy. Van Steenwyk questions the meaning of “American Christian fidelity. He claims that Christianity became Christiandom in America and makes the following argument (27): “The argument that Christianity is intrinsically oppressive is nothing new, but it persists. I believe that the dominant form of Christianity, as understood by the majority of Christians throughout the ages, is inherently... Read more

2015-12-28T12:01:15-05:00

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Healing Through the Dark Emotions by Miriam Greenspan

Last updated on: December 28, 2015 at 12:01 pm By Jim Erwin

Healing Through The Dark Emotions by Miriam Greenspan Healing Through The Dark Emotions by Miriam Greenspan explores the way grief, fear, and despair can be used to heal a person who is in pain. The notion that she explores is the fact pain (whether it is physical or psychosomatic) is an indicator of a problem. She explores how expressing this pain emotionally through grief, fear, and despair is the natural way we heal. Greenspan draws from a variety of spiritual... Read more

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