What are we willing to suffer for? If talking about Jesus meant we would get beaten up, receive death threats, or go to prison, would we shut up for continue to speak? Photo by Bermix Studio on Unsplash Read Ephesians 3:11-13 in The Message. If possible, read it aloud. 11-13 All this is proceeding along… Read More
Kathie’s Dig into Ephesians 1:13-18
It occurred to me as I am going through these verses, that the method we are using has a similarity to lectio divina, which is a monastic study tool that goes through scriptures three times with meditation. We read it, go through it again looking for information, and then we write or draw what we… Read More
Bible Dig into Ephesus (Ephesians 1:13-18)
In modern days we have all kinds of legal documents, badges, uniforms, and “perks” to prove who we are, what we own, and what kind of authority we wield. The seal authenticated that the message was the real deal. During the times of our study, things were written on sheets of papyrus or parchment. Sheets… Read More
Bible Doodle: Isaiah 30:15
Full disclosure: You need to read the whole verse.The whole purpose of quietness is to spend time with God every day, listening to what he has to say.Then you will live in relationship with him, and that’s where confidence and strength come into the picture. It’s from God, not from you.You choose. This is what… Read More
Why do I even try?
Have some of you noticed that we are not yet perfect? (No great surprise, right?) And are you ready to make the accusation that since people like me, who go through Christ in order to get things right with God, aren’t perfectly virtuous, Christ must therefore be an accessory to sin? The accusation is frivolous.… Read More
Dig into Romans with Me (Week 29-Romans 15-16)
Hopefully last week’s video helped you remember all the themes that Paul included in his letter to the Romans. He revealed the Gospel message: Jesus offered His life so everyone can be justified. When the Israelites, past and present, rejected God, all others were who believe were and are grafted into His covenant family. Together,… Read More
Kathie’s Roman Digs (Week 24-Romans 11)
In Romans 9, 10, and 11, Paul discusses God’s plan for the Israelites–his own people. Paul’s directive is to tell the Good News to the Gentiles–all the non-Jews in the world. But as he has said, his heart is broken for those Israelites who have rejected God, and he would give up his eternity with… Read More
