reflections on life through the ponderings of Scripture
January 1, 2018 What's Your One Word for 2018? The beginning of a New Year marks the time when many people make goals (or resolutions) for areas of their lives they would like to see or experience change. According to Barna Research Group, nearly two-thirds of American's make New Year's resolutions, but only 20% report …
Last Edited: March 30, 2020Original Date: March 25, 2018 A Brief Overview of Holy Week There are usually five - in some cases, six - days during Holy Week that are specifically commemorated, beginning with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus's paradoxical Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. (John 12:12-19). Although not as common, some set-apart the following Wednesday as 'Silent Wednesday;' traditionally viewed as a day …
Sermon from March 17, 2019 at Integrity Church in Burlington on Matthew 7:1:6. While Jesus warns against judging others, He does not forbid all forms of judgement. "Don't be so critical, but be a little critical." https://youtu.be/zeQPMDTFYfQ
I've lost count of how many times I've heard the word 'catastrophic' these last several days, specifically related to the imminent flooding that's expected to begin today and persist over the coming days, starting on the NC/SC coastline. While Hurricane Florence has weakened over the last 24 hours, forecasters, state and local officials, emergency responders, and disaster response …
Days of Awe Depending on which calendar(s) you may use, whether print or digital, perhaps you've noticed a day coming up next Monday, September 10th called Rosh Hashanah. (I use a combination of Apple and Google Calendar, by the way, which I don't know how I would survive without!) It's kind of like one of those days like 'Canadian Flag Day' that occasionally pops up …
