Islam is 600 years younger than Christianity. It may not be surprising that Islamic theology in relationship to the Qur’an is 600 years (or maybe less) behind Christianity’s relationship to the Bible. Much has been made of President Obama’s inclusion of the…
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Father’s Day is a wonderful celebration that was invented to complement the much older celebration of Mother’s Day. It provides an excellent opportunity to preach sermons on the importance of fathers and biblical family leadership. The idea was introduced in 1910…
Making the Case for the Resurrection
The most detailed explanation of the Resurrection in the New Testament is presented by St Paul in 1 Corinthians 15. He spends what we have as the first eleven verses establishing the historic fact of the Resurrection. This is unique…
Iranian Astrologers and True Worship
One of my many roles at church is Keeper of the Sign. That isn’t an official title, but it is in keeping with my British sense of pomp and majesty. In the execution of my official duties, I have avoided…
On the Eleventh Day of Christmas
The Christmas season is almost over. Soon all that will be left are the memories. Today’s Old Testament reading has something to say about memories. The whole reading is Joshua 3:14-4:7. This is the story of the Israelites crossing the…
On the Tenth Day of Christmas
If you are looking for a model prayer warrior, then today is your day. Genevieve of Paris took on Attila the Hun and St Gennie won. That is why she is considered the patron saint of Paris. Attila was called the…
On the Ninth Day of Christmas
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, Who spoke by the prophets? If you do, then today…
On the Seventh Day of Christmas
If you are in central Europe or Israel, Happy Silvester! Or however it is said in your language. That’s what New Year’s Eve is called in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,…
On the Sixth Day of Christmas
At the mid-point of the Christmas season, there are no major saints’ days. So it is a good time to remember that there are no minor saints. If you are in Christ, that includes you. But God, who is rich…