In continuing our series, "Name Above All Names," this past weekend at Eastbrook Church, I looked at one of Jesus' most unique titles in all of Scripture: Word of God. The word logos in Greek has deep roots in Hellenistic philosophical thought, but the majority of scholars agree that the most likely background here is in Jewish …
A Prayer of St. Clement of Rome
We ask you, Master, be our helper and defender. Rescue those of our number in distress; raise up the fallen; assist the needy; heal the sick; turn back those of your people who stray; feed the hungry; release our captives; revive the weak; encourage those who lose heart. Let all the nations realize that you …
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Our Lives a Journey of Joy
In the midst of our pursuit of God, we can sometimes focus so much on the seriousness of discipleship that we miss out on the joy of our life with God. For me personally, there are times when I emphasize the challenges or trials on this earth to the point that I ignore or unwittingly …
C. S. Lewis: “Joy is the serious business of Heaven”
This from C. S. Lewis in his wonderful book, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer: I do not think that the life of Heaven bears any analogy to play or dance in respect of frivolity. I do think that while we are in this ‘valley of tears,’ cursed with labour, hemmed round with necessities, tripped up with frustrations, …
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