“I just want to be an ordinary person!” Those were the emphatic words of my four-year-old niece. We, her uncles, a theologian and a medical doctor, were asking about her aspirations. We were stunned. Don’t you want to be something special, exceptional, best at something? Shouldn’...
It makes you think about a verse deeper, to really understand what the author (and the source of revelation) is trying to say, and why they included the words they chose. It increases your "a-ha" moments as you make connections by asking questions and receiving answers in a whole new ...
We know from the writings of the prophet Daniel that the young child will live to be only about 33 years old, and then he will sacrifice himself for the people’s sins and rise on the third day to show his power over the clutches of the grave and death. Our wish is to return when...
Who are the primary source docs written about scripture? The gospels " Matthew, mark, Luke, and John" What are the three criteria for being included in the official canon scripture? 1. Conformity 2. Whispered acceptance 3. Apostolic origin ...
He pointed out that maintaining an obedience of faith does not preclude us from asking questions. He said, and I quote, “Mary questions God in a way of absolute faith.” It is possible to be obedient and have questions! This revelation allows those of us that have questions regarding our...
About Me FAQ Why “Pierced Hands”? Where I’m Going, Where I’ve Been Resources Contact meTag: Scripture An Advent Devotional You Need to Check Out A few weeks ago, my sister sent me a Facebook message asking me if I wanted to take a look at a new Advent devotional that some of...
V. 34 She wanted some questions answered. Not understanding is not a problem. Wanting to understand is not a problem. V. 35-37 She receives her answer without detail.She has to go by faith.However, she gets more info without asking for it in other areas. Noah encouraged her. This is...
My name is Angela and I've been working in the area of Christian Education and discipleship for over 25 years, which has often included running programs to help engage people with the church. For many years that meant asking questions like: how can we ma
seeing relationships between parts and wholes within passages and books of the Bible. It’s also about empowering students to ask open and in-depth questions both of passages from the Bible and of their own ministry contexts, and then holding the text and their contexts in deeper conversation ...
A few days later, she called me at work (I had found a good job that paid more than any before). As we talked and asked questions about each other, I soon discovered that I knew her husband from high school. It both turned us off and we didn’t talk to each other by phone. Bu...