The good news proclaimed at the Reformation in 1517 is still good news in 2017 and beyond. Which is why the Reformation will never really be over, or a thing of the past. From Michael Reeves on why the Reformation still matters: Almost certainly, what confuses people into thinking that the Reformation is a bit …
There is a form of remembering the goodness and grace of God that can kill faith in the present. Ralph Davis, from a study on Ezra: The Disappointment We Must Control – Ezra 3:12-13 What a mixed response! From Ezra 3:12b it looks like the memory of the first temple clouded the day for some …
A prayer for those days when things are a bit blergh. When you’re somewhere between the two sons of Luke 15. From Heavenward, by Scotty Smith. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 Heavenly Father, I’m …
At Mockingbird Larry Parsley offers a piece of short fiction featuring J.B. Roane – Pastor for Hire. Rev. Roane is engaged by a man named Thornton who needs his assistance in conveying a belated apology. “I’d like to hire you for job. It’s a little out of the ordinary. I should be able to do …
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