In class last week Dr. Loken pointed out something that seems pretty basic, but it was just something I never really thought about before. Paul uses the phrase “grace and peace” alot. Here’s why – “Grace” was a standard greeting for the Gentiles. “Peace” or “Shalom” was the standard greeting for the Jews. Anyway, every…
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Living Examples
Dr. Loken suggested in class today that we journal about some of the “living examples” in our lives. We were studying Colossians and at the end of all the things Paul tells the people there – he lifts up a few guys as examples for how to live the way he has just described. He…
Questions for Paul
I thought this was a cool pic – even the earth has questions! The Corinthians were given the chance to ask Paul some questions – you can read Paul’s answers to them in 1 Corinthians 7:1-16:4. Dr Loken took some time out of class the other night to have each of us write down the…
UM ARMY
Our UM ARMY camp this year is using 1 Timothy 4:12 as their theme. It says, ” Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believes in speech, life, love, faith and purity.” This is a classic “youth ministry” verse which has been used for camps…
“Go Fourth and Teach”
Yes – I spelled “fourth” wrong on purpose – you’ll understand later. (It’s a really bad pun – but I’m just that stupid.) Are you growing the way you should? An interesting thought came out in class last night. We were talking about 1 Corinthians. Dr. Loken explained that Paul had planted the church in…
I Miss my Baby
No, I don’t mean Kasen (He’s still in Miranda’s tummy) – I’m talking about my original baby – Miranda. I got to see her a little last week while we went with the youth to Meridian State Park, (notice the pic) but didn’t really get any alone-time with her. We didn’t really expect to either,…
It’s a Boy!!!
Yep – we found out yesterday, that we’re gonna have little boy! All his parts are in correct order too. He has two kidneys, a stomach, a spine, two arms and legs, etc. . . I was even able to see the four chambers of his heart. It was all pretty amazing. They said he…
Jesus Sightings
Here are some fun pics I found on-line of different Jesus sightings. Jesus on toast. Fishstick Jesus. Grilled Cheese Jesus. Potato Chip Jesus Underpass Jesus Ultrasound Jesus Frying Pan Jesus Oyster Shell Jesus. (Not sure I can even see this one. – Maybe “Modern-art-oyster-shell-Jesus”) Jesus on a Door. Tree Jesus Wall Jesus Cloud Jesus Asparaus…
Jesus – for the Jews or Gentiles?
Clearly the answer is that He came for both, but I still have some questions about Jesus which were raised by something I learned last night. Matthew 10:5 – Jesus sends out the disciples to tell people that the Kingdom is near, but He tells them to only go to the Jews. Matthew 28 –…