Faith • Biblical Reflections When the Holidays Were a Letdown: An Unexpected Lesson from Daniel Rev. Matt Lietzen | 11 min read Of all the things that the book of Daniel can teach us—how to be faithful to God amidst all the pressures of living in a pluralistic society, how to pray,... Continue Reading
Faith • Biblical Reflections Anxiety: What is Our Hope? Rev. Austin Kettle | 11 min read It is hard to talk about anxiety in a helpful way. At best, I have a shallow, half-understanding of anxiety. I am not a psychologist, and I no longer have... Continue Reading
Faith • Biblical Reflections Shackleton, “South”, and Psalm 116: Responding to Rescue Patrick Quinn | 12 min read In August 1914, a British scientist and explorer set out from England with a crew of 28 men, intent on accomplishing a spectacular goal: crossing the whole continent of Antarctica... Continue Reading
Faith • Biblical Reflections Apocalypse Then, Apocalypse Now: What About the Second Half of Daniel? Rev. Matt Lietzen | 14 min read Midway through the book of Daniel, everything changes. Nice, well-ordered stories that have fed generations of Sunday School kids suddenly give way to seemingly bizarre visions with strange imagery and... Continue Reading
Faith • Biblical Reflections The Better Hope: An Excerpt from “Hope Ain’t a Hustle” Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince | 19 min read I’ve been a sports fan as long as I can remember and have enjoyed many a good sports movie. My earliest sports film recollection is one by Warren Beatty called... Continue Reading
Faith • Biblical Reflections Why Is Joy So Hard to Experience? Rev. Dr. Bill Fullilove | 14 min read A friend of mine who has a PhD in counseling told me that joy is the emotion that is hardest for us to let ourselves experience. We rarely let ourselves... Continue Reading