Martin Luther 1483-1546 A few years ago I decided to read writings by major reformers. I started with Martin Luther’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians. Luther dedicated his life to God while out in a thunderstorm. He was afraid for his life. History suggests that storm transferred into Luther’s soul. As the lightning rod…
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Get Your Head on Straight…er
The following is a post by Bread for the Bride blog author, Cheryl McGrath. Cheryl is a sensitive and thoughtful writer whose richness in the word of God is rare. Cheryl disagreed with my recent post, “Get Your Head on Straight.” (Please read my post before reading Cheryl’s). After discussing things, I asked her to…
More than Perfect (Part 2)
Continued from “More than Perfect (Part 1)“ There are many dimensions to this story. In one dimension, Job pictures Jesus. Jesus was handed over to the devil and suffered immensely (Luke 22:53; John 13:27). Much of what Job says can be placed in the mouth of Jesus and reflects what Jesus felt as He writhed…
The Day of Atonement (part 1)
The Day of Atonement occurred on the tenth day of the seventh month. On this day, the Israelites were to practice “self-denial” (usually understood to mean fasting) while various sacrifices were made (Lev. 23:27). Through these offerings, the Lord promised, “Atonement will be made for you on this day to cleanse you, and you will…
Weeks/Pentecost (part 2)
Painting by Patrick Murphy http://www.inspiredsketch.blogspot.com In the last post, we looked at the fulfillment of Pentecost as recorded in Acts 2. Jesus was anointed with the fullness of God’s Spirit, and His anointing flowed down to the church. Sharing in Christ’s anointing means many things. First Corinthians 2:12 says, “We have not received the spirit…
Weeks/Pentecost (part 1)
Painting from http://theschoolofthetransferofenergy.com/tag/moses-and-aaron/ In the third month, the Israelites observed the Feast of Weeks, presumably named because it was held seven weeks and one day after Firstfruits. This span of time equals 50 days, so the feast also came to be known as Pentecost (=“fiftieth”) (Lev. 23:15, 16; Acts 2:1). During this 50 days, more of…
Pan…Jesus?
How often do you think Pangaea is the topic of conversation during a child’s bedtime story? Probably not very often. How about Pangaea and the Bible? Probably even less. Yet that is exactly what I found myself discussing tonight. While reading a book about dinosaurs to my 2 year old son, Pangaea was mentioned. My 8…
From Christ to the Cat Box
The following is an entry from my journal in 2009. *** This morning, I was lamenting all the things that impinge on my being with God—responsibilities related to family or church, people that need ministry, home or auto maintenance, and 1,000 other things right down to my cat who, when I have a second of…
A Penny for Your Thoughts?
In the United States these days, I hear a lot of “class warfare” language used. Romney said 47% of Americans are dependent on the government. Obama says the rich need to pay “their fair share.” Others side with Wall Street or Occupy Wall Street. What do you think the Bible says about all this? And…
Inflation: Jeremiah 12
“Why do all the faithless live at ease?…You are always on their lips but far from their hearts. …
The Voice of One 