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The second focus in this three part series on the Prodigal Son, focuses on the Elder Brother, the son who stayed behind and helped his father as a son should. To bring fully the message of this section of the text it is important to remember that Jesus was addressing a group of scholars whoContinue reading “The Elder Son”

In times such as these it is important to reflect, to own, and to admit our sorrow.The goal of this reflection is that you might recognize your own hurts or doubts and begin to seek God in the midst of them, do not seek solutions as you go through this reflection. There are times whenContinue reading “Lament in the Heart”

This will guide you through the process of reflecting and meditating on the provided verses from the NIV translation. Each time you read through the verses there will be a different focus to think about as you read. Read the verses and write down the images or thoughts it conjures Genesis 4:7 7 If youContinue reading “Hearing and Doing”

One of the most notorious passages of the New Testament is that of \”The Parable of The Prodigal Son\” found in the Gospel of luke: Chapter 15 verses 11-32. This article series is going to be focused on moving through this parable in combination with Henry Nouwens \”The Return of the Prodigal Son\”   The SeriesContinue reading “Returning Home”

1 John 4:19 \”We love because He first loved us\” This verse represents an attitude that is incredibly common within the Christian community. Sadly, much of it\’s depth has been horribly forgotten. We talk about the love that Jesus has for us as individuals and as Christians, this is true enough, but so frequently weContinue reading “Compassionate Living”

For most Christians there is a basic understanding that persecution exists in some form against them, some believe it to merely exist as an extension of the forces of the devil, others believe that it only exists in harsh terms in other places. While both these statements have an element of truth they do notContinue reading “Perspective on Persecution”

Psalm 34: 2 is the cornerstone of worship, to \”…glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice\” the Hebrew for afflicted in this verse is also commonly translated to the humble, this difference in translation begins to paint the picture of celebration that occurs when one individual begins to glorify God with worship.Continue reading “Worship and value”

The first fifteen verses of Philippians have both encouraging and convicting lessons written to the church in Philippi by Paul and Timothy. The first lesson to focus on would be the nature of joyful prayer amongst believers. Paul states, \”I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine makingContinue reading “Thoughts on Philippians”

There are few things more important in a person’s life than understanding who they are, and what their purpose is. To begin exploring these questions we have to understand where Identity comes from and what constitutes purpose. Identity is a concept used to define the qualities and descriptors we use to explain who we are.Continue reading “Identity and Purpose”