Christopher DieboldFeb 5, 20203 minThreads of Scripture - The FallThis is the third part of a multi-part series looking at creation and re-creation through the lens of mountains in the Bible. A few weeks...
CPC Short HillsJan 29, 20204 minChristians and War (Part Two)By Dr. Darrell Cole Dr. Darrell Cole is a professor of Religious Ethics and Theology at Drew University and a member of Covenant...
Christopher DieboldJan 23, 20203 minThreads of Scripture - EdenThis is the second part of a multi-part series looking at creation and re-creation through the lens of mountains in the Bible. Last week,...
CPC Short HillsJan 23, 20204 minChristians and War (Part One)By Dr. Darrell Cole Dr. Darrell Cole is a professor of Religious Ethics and Theology at Drew University and a member of Covenant...
Christopher DieboldJan 8, 20204 minThreads of Scripture - IntroductionFor the next several weeks, these reflections will take up the topic of biblical theology in anticipation of our Sunday School series...
Pr Donny FriederichsenDec 31, 20194 minBible Reading PlansThe New Year is a time for new beginnings. It is a time for fresh starts. The gym will be packed. Resolutions will be made. And people...
Donny FriederichsenNov 26, 20194 minAdvent - Yes! Lent - No.As soon as Halloween was over (and probably a little before it was over) we started to see Christmas decorations going up. Folks began to...
Donny FriederichsenNov 18, 20194 minThe Bible - Book by Book - Song of SolomonThe Song of Solomon suffers from either being too earthy and real or from being too churchy and metaphorical. The end result is what D....
Christopher DieboldNov 14, 20194 minThe Bible - Book by Book - EcclesiastesHave you ever had a friend who always saw the cup as half-empty? If something unexpectedly good happens, that friend is looking for any...
Jared SmithNov 6, 20193 minThe Bible - Book by Book - Proverbs“Work smarter, not harder.” “Don’t let you mouth write a check that your backside can’t cash.” These are some of the proverbs that I...
Christopher DieboldOct 30, 20193 minThe Radical ReformationRecently, Sarah and I spent some time in Lancaster, PA, driving through the scenic country-side and otherwise enjoying my parents’ offer...
Donny FriederichsenOct 22, 20193 minThe Bible - Book by Book - Psalms One of the most beloved portions in all the Scriptures is the book of Psalms. Some of the most loved, most recited, and most treasured...
Donny FriederichsenOct 16, 20194 minSuffering - An Eternal PerspectiveAs we have seen, suffering is part of living in a fallen world. Though the penalty of sin has been atoned, and the power of sin has been...
Donny FriederichsenOct 8, 20194 minWhat is Sanctification?The topic is sanctification is important for all Christians because it explains the application of God’s grace to the whole of the...
Donny FriederichsenOct 2, 20194 minSuffering - A Bold WitnessI think it is probably a rare event that we would choose suffering. In fact, so much of our society is built around the idea of avoiding...
Donny FriederichsenSep 24, 20194 minSuffering - The Refiner's FireI’m not a goldsmith and have little experience working with precious metals, but what I’ve been told about the process of purifying gold...
Donny FriederichsenSep 17, 20194 minSuffering and the Character of GodSuffering is an inescapable part of life east of Eden. This fallen world is pock-marked and ravaged by sin. Shortened lives, violent...
Christopher DieboldSep 11, 20194 minThe Bible - Book by Book - TitusPaul’s letter to Titus is brief and direct. While many of his letters follow the pattern of instruction (doctrine) and then application...
Jared SmithSep 6, 20193 minThe Bible - Book by Book - PhilemonThe Apostle Paul along with Timothy (v.1), while imprisoned in Rome around C.A.D. 62, wrote his shortest yet personal letter to his...
Christopher DieboldAug 29, 20194 minThe Bible - Book by Book - 2 TimothyThough 2 Timothy is not the last letter written by Paul in the order found in your Bible, it is chronologically the last letter we have...