The Bible - Book by Book - Esther
When we read the Bible, it can sometimes feel like extraordinary events happen every day in the lives of Biblical men and women. Abraham...
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Donny Friederichsen
- Apr 3, 2019
- 4 min
The Bible - Book by Book - Nehemiah
There is a lot of discussion in modern American politics about walls. Some see a moral imperative to build a wall to protect the nation...
Donny Friederichsen
- Mar 26, 2019
- 3 min
The Bible -Book by Book - Ezra
The book of Ezra begins with the same words that end 2 Chronicles. Chronologically, it would make sense for Ezra to follow immediately...
Donny Friederichsen
- Mar 15, 2019
- 4 min
The Bible - Book by Book - 1 & 2 Chronicles
The books of 1 & 2 Chronicles are probably some of the most overlooked books of the Bible. The content is often seen as a repetition of...
Christopher Diebold
- Mar 6, 2019
- 4 min
The Bible - Book by Book - Kings
The books of 1 & 2 Kings are a study in the unraveling of the people of Israel. Things begin promising with the building of the Temple,...
Christopher Diebold
- Feb 21, 2019
- 4 min
Salvation as Re-creation
The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is, in my opinion, one of the most remarkable natural processes that God designed....
Donny Friederichsen
- Feb 20, 2019
- 4 min
Jesus Stopped
When I was in third grade, my teacher, Mrs. Everett, stopped and pulled me aside to speak to me. She got down on my level, looked me...
Christopher Diebold
- Feb 9, 2019
- 4 min
Re-creation through De-creation
I grew up in the heyday of VHS, and I still like them. Every time my siblings and I are together for Christmas, we watch a number of...
Donny Friederichsen
- Feb 1, 2019
- 4 min
Regret or Repentance?
This was probably a familiar scenario either when you were a child or now as an adult. Some instruction has been given by an authority....
Christopher Diebold
- Jan 26, 2019
- 4 min
The Bible - Book by Book - Colossians
Pastor Chris Diebold I’m a big fan of fondue. For some reason, a meal designed to use up old cheese and stale bread really hits the spot...
Jared Smith
- Jan 23, 2019
- 3 min
Book by Book - Philippians
Pastoral Intern Jared Smith The Apostle Paul’s epistle to the church in Philippi is one of his four epistles written while he was...
Donny Friederichsen
- Jan 16, 2019
- 4 min
Book by Book - Ephesians
While chained to a Roman guard in a prison in Rome, Paul penned the Epistle to the Ephesians. We can connect this to the narrative of...
Christopher Diebold
- Jan 4, 2019
- 4 min
Book by Book - Galatians
The incredible truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that salvation comes through grace. There is nothing we can do to atone for our own...
Donny Friederichsen
- Dec 27, 2018
- 4 min
Bible Reading Plans
The 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 Friederichsen
- Dec 23, 2018
- 1 min
A Poem for Christmas 2018
Christ’s Nativity BY HENRY VAUGHAN Awake, glad heart! get up and sing! It is the birth-day of thy King. Awake! awake! The Sun doth shake...
Donny Friederichsen
- Dec 21, 2018
- 2 min
Fourth Week of Advent: Dec 23-26
Dec 23 – The Fourth Sunday in Advent Read Matthew 1:18-2:6 Can you imagine what Joseph thought? First he discovers that Mary is pregnant....
Donny Friederichsen
- Dec 16, 2018
- 3 min
Third Week of Advent: Dec 16-22
Dec 16 – The Third Sunday of Advent Read Luke 2:8-20 The birth of Christ is a pretty amazing story. Shepherds, angels, wise men,...
Donny Friederichsen
- Dec 9, 2018
- 3 min
Second Week of Advent: Dec 9-15
Dec 9 – The Second Sunday of Advent Read Luke 1:26-38 The angel declared that this child would be great and the Son of the Most High. He...
Donny Friederichsen
- Dec 2, 2018
- 2 min
First Week of Advent: Dec 2-8
Dec 2 - The First Sunday of Advent Read Isaiah 9:1-7 Isaiah prophesied that a people who walk in darkness have seen a great light. This...
Donny Friederichsen
- Nov 25, 2018
- 4 min
Book by Book - Samuel
The story of Ruth transitions from the time of Judges into the time of Kings. This progression is spelled out more clearly in the two...
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