From Five Fingers to Five Steps – Jack R. Reese
Written on February 26, 2022 at 5:36 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
From Five Fingers to Five Steps Written by Jack Reese – Excerpt from “At the Blue Hole,” Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, 2021. Reprinted with permission. Scott (Walter… Read More
Passages to Read in the Face of Global Conflict
Written on February 26, 2022 at 5:22 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
This article is part of the Passages to Read series. Read the ten passages here.
Inside the Invasion of Ukraine
Written on February 25, 2022 at 12:55 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Entering my headspace. You have been warned. Inside the Invasion of Ukraine What you should know and what you could do Christian Ray Flores Feb 25 “This is the verdict:… Read More
Beware the Bible Verse
Written on February 22, 2022 at 10:39 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
by Greg Koukl Let me offer you a warning that will vastly improve your ability to understand Scripture—if you heed it. It’s an insight for every person who has ever asked,… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 3
Written on February 22, 2022 at 5:56 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The Short of It: God IS Loving, and He Did NOT Create Evil In this two-minute video, Alan Shlemon reveals a mistaken premise that makes all the difference in how… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 2
Written on February 20, 2022 at 5:54 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Take a Closer Look: Why Christianity is THE Answer to the Problem of Evil Jon Noyes describes four ways God deals with evil in this ten-minute excerpt from his latest Stand to Reason… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 1
Written on February 18, 2022 at 8:44 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
February 2022 Video Highlights: Why the Most Common Challenge to Christianity Does Not Stand Dig Deep: How We Can Reconcile a Good and Loving God with Evil In this 40-minute video,… Read More
Why is an abuser still working as a priest?
Written on February 17, 2022 at 12:11 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Getty Images The BBC has uncovered how a culture of complicity and denial conceals the true scale of clerical sex abuse in Italy. One shocking case that we delved into… Read More
2nd Interview with Common Grounds
Written on February 16, 2022 at 5:58 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Below is a second interview with Common Grounds, a terrific ministry focused on unity within the Stone-Campbell Movement. Last week’s interview, in case you missed it, was on Christian Unity…. Read More
Learning from the (non-biblical) Dead Sea Scrolls
Written on February 16, 2022 at 12:17 am, by Douglas Jacoby
. I. Meeting the Kandos How much do you know about the Dead Sea Scrolls? If you’re like most people, you have heard of these ancient artifacts. Most people leave it… Read More
Christian Unity—An Interview with Common Grounds
Written on February 15, 2022 at 5:52 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Listen to an interview with Common Grounds, a terrific ministry focused on unity within the Stone Campbell Movement. The theme: CHRISTIAN UNITY. Enjoy this important conversation by clicking here.
Valentine’s Day
Written on February 14, 2022 at 5:05 am, by Douglas Jacoby
What do you know about this increasingly popular observance? Think it’s all about hearts, romance, and chocolate? Think again. The roots of Valentine’s Day are ancient. Here is a talk… Read More
40—Forty Days with James: Series conclusion (and my takeaways)
Written on February 9, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
For the series conclusion (10 mins), please click the play arrow. 108 power-packed verses! Chapter 1 introduces the 12 themes of chapters 2-5. James is practical. James covers a whole… Read More
39—Forty Days with James: James the Martyr
Written on February 8, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear our penultimate reflection on the life and words of James (9 mins), “James the Martyr,” please click the play arrow. James was martyred in AD 62. Prophet, Peacemaker,… Read More
38—Forty Days with James: James the Peacemaker
Written on February 7, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear “James the Peacemaker” (13 mins), based on Acts 15, just click the play arrow. . Acts 15 Last time: James was a prophet (fiery hot). But he was… Read More
37—Forty Days with James: James the Prophet
Written on February 6, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear “James the Prophet” (12 mins), just click on the play arrow. James is a “pillar of the church” (Gal 2:9), brother of the Lord, and highly respected leader…. Read More
Glory and Cross – At the Blue Hole, by Jack Reese
Written on February 5, 2022 at 9:23 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Glory and Cross – At the Blue Hole by Jack Reese Written by Jack Reese – Excerpt from “At the Blue Hole,” Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, 2021…. Read More
36—Forty Days with James: Through the Book (ISV)
Written on February 5, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To listen to James in the International Standard Version (ISV, translated in 2011), please click the play arrow. The reading is 14 mins in duration. . The final four reflections: James… Read More
35—Forty Days with James: The Truth about Falling Away
Written on February 4, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To listen to “The Truth about Falling Away” (14 mins), just click on the play arrow. . James 5:19-20 Why does the letter end this way? It is likely people… Read More
Troublesome Translations
Written on February 3, 2022 at 6:16 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Troublesome Translations How ancient translators handled word play in the Bible Jennifer Drummond February 02, 2022 Works by the children’s author Dr. Seuss are famous for their use of wordplay,… Read More
34—Forty Days with James: Prayer x 7
Written on February 3, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click the play arrow to hear “Prayer x7” (12 mins), the 34th reflection in our series on James. . James 5:13-18 Prayer 7x in this passage “You must pray with… Read More
33—Forty Days with James: “Yes” and “No”
Written on February 2, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear the talk on James 5:12, “Yes and No” (10 mins), click the play arrow. . James 5:12 Not referring to profanity Similar to 3rd commandment – context of… Read More
Renaissance: The Power of the Gospel However Dark the Times
Written on February 2, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
“Has modernity finally done what no enemy or persecutor has ever succeeded in doing and reduced the authority of the Scriptures to a shifting weather vane and the church to… Read More
32—Forty Days with James: Hang in There
Written on February 1, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click the play arrow to listen to “Hang in There” (8 mins), the next reflection in the James series. . James 5:10-11 Why patient endurance is needed Socioeconomic disparities Oppression… Read More
