by Brian | Oct 27, 2020 | Theology
The other night I read something that I would call truly mind-stretching. It’s good to do once in a while. The quote is from an ancient teacher named Boethius (who lived in the fifth and sixth centuries), and it is quoted in this book. In this paragraph,...
by Brian | Oct 27, 2020 | Anxiety, Humanity
Three thoughts on death, from Thomas Oden: The prudent person is always prepared for death. Those who live well have no fear to die. Believers do not fear death, but sin. Ecclesiastes 9:10, Psalm 90:12, Revelation 22:1...
by Brian | Oct 26, 2020 | Monday Study Notes
Tonight we’ll gather at the church building again, and we’ll take another look at what the stories in Hebrews 11 show us about faith. Here are the notes form the last time we gathered: Thoughts on what Abel’s story shows us, from Hebrews 11:4: Faith makes...
by Brian | Oct 22, 2020 | wisdom
More wisdom about our words from the Proverbs: Proverbs 11:9 says: “With his mouth, the godless man would destroy his neighbor.” Here is a practical key: It is not a mark of wisdom, but godlessness, to use words that weaken or undermine, or press down your...
by Brian | Oct 20, 2020 | Spiritual Life
Proverbs 10:19 is pretty famous in Christians circles, and for good reason: it’s very practical. It reads: In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. Other translations have it: When words are many, sin is not lacking....
