James is perhaps the most practical of any book in the New Testament. As the leader of a Messianic assembly, James is concerned about the behavior of those under his care and his writing reflects his direct approach toward issues within the community. Christian commentators often call James the head of the Jerusalem “church,” but…
Start planning. Bob Gorelik and I will make a tour/study trip to Israel during the last week of April and the first week of May, 2014. The dates aren’t set in stone yet, but you can plan to be in Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 27, 2014) and Israel Independence Day (May 5, 2014)….
INTRODUCTION The preexistence of Christ is an important topic of discussion among modern scholars. According to R. E. O. White in the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Second Edition, edited by Walter A. Elwell, “The preincarnate existence of Christ may be ‘only a simple, contemplative inference backwards from the spiritual glory of the present Christ,’ certainly…
I took a few pictures in the Enchantments lo those many years ago. One was of Prusik Peak. There is actually a climber on the knife edge in this shot, on the second point below the summit on the left side of the top. But the conversion from film to digital might not let you…
The last day or two brought a flurry of comments, especially about the idea that I suggested regarding closing the door on those who stand in opposition to God’s ways. I am sure that in a one page Today’s Word I did not communicate perfectly what I had in mind. All to the good since as…
Taken in the National Park garden outside of Cape Town.
One reader in the community owns a restaurant in the St. Louis area. He would like to hire some people, especially those attached to this community who are looking for work. As he said, “If I can help someone, why wouldn’t I do it?” So, if you are looking for work and you think this…
I recently posted a picture of the Enchantments, a series of glacial lakes above 9000 feet elevation in the North Cascades. I took the picture 40 years ago, but NOT in May. Those lakes are only open in the late Fall before the snow comes. Here is a picture of what they look like now….
After I spoke with Andrew on the phone, I asked him to write up something about his journey. I think it may speak to many in this community who feel all alone in the walk. Here’s what he has to say: Even before we married in 2000, my wife Renee and I discovered that…
Derek Leman’s book, Yeshua Our Atonement, provides an Hebraic analysis of the idea of atonement, quite a bit different than our usual Christian view. I thought you might find some of his comments interesting, enlightening and, perhaps, challenging. In essence, the Babylonian ritual is about the danger of demons, the necessity of religion to protect…
