Act One: A Hovering We open the Bible to its first page, in the beginning, to see our eternal God ready for the work of Creation. Three-in-One: The Father makes the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). The Word, the Son, brings life and light into the world; through Him all things are made (JohnContinue reading "Holy Spirit: Like a Dove"
Holy Spirit: Being and Doer
When you're in the midst of your regular morning routine, listening to your favorite pastor read the passage of the day and your heart starts pounding, it’s time to pause it all. The video. Your routine. Your mind. And lean into whatever Holy Spirit* is saying or doing. I don’t know about you, but IContinue reading "Holy Spirit: Being and Doer"
Holy Trinity: Into the Circle
One of the books I read in preparation for this series, Experiencing the Trinity, has a most intriguing subtitle: “Living in the Relationship at the Centre of the Universe.” Of all the ways to consider the Holy Trinity, I don’t think I would ever have imagined a book describing Him as a relationship that anchorsContinue reading "Holy Trinity: Into the Circle"
Holy Trinity: Relationship
When we place onto God ideas of Him that are not accurate, our perception of Him gets built upon those false ideas. For instance, if we’ve only ever been taught that God is ruthlessly angry and out to smite anyone who doesn’t follow all His rules, we build our whole life of faith on theContinue reading "Holy Trinity: Relationship"
Holy Trinity: Equality
Probably because of the famous line in our Declaration of Independence, Americans hear the word ‘equality’, and we immediately think of our rights: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights…” Like siblings who vie for attention and everyContinue reading "Holy Trinity: Equality"
Holy Trinity: Diversity
Perhaps one reason it’s so difficult for us to grab hold of who the Trinity is and how the three Persons of the Godhead function as one is the way they dwell together in such perfect love. There is never any jealousy or impatience among them -- nor an ounce of tension or any power-struggleContinue reading "Holy Trinity: Diversity"
Holy Trinity: Unity
In my twenties, I belonged to a group of church women who busted every negative stereotype of the ‘church-lady’. Rather than gossiping, they grabbed hold of the gospel and chose to live by it every single day. Instead of criticizing others, these ladies circled up and prayed mightily. They equipped our group with biblical knowledge,Continue reading "Holy Trinity: Unity"
Holy Trinity: Poetry in Motion
Despite liking poetry, I’ve never been very good at writing it or understanding its figurative depths. Yet I’m drawn to the rhythm of the lines, the play with words and sounds, the ebb and flow of thoughts. But give me an entire poem that’s a metaphor for something, and I’ll probably flounder. An English teacherContinue reading "Holy Trinity: Poetry in Motion"
Set Apart: Holy Ascension
[Featured art by Jen Horton, "The Lion of Judah"] I recently learned that the number eight in biblical numerology represents the supernatural as well as new beginnings and covenant.1 Even Holy Week holds deeper meanings when looked at through Hebrew symbolism. The actual days of the week, for instance. On the first century Jewish calendar,Continue reading "Set Apart: Holy Ascension"
Set Apart: Holy Resurrection
[Featured art by Jen Horton, "The Resurrection"] Friday ends. “As his body was taken away, the women from Galilee followed and saw the tomb where his body was placed. Then they went home and prepared spices and ointments to anoint his body. But by the time they were finished the Sabbath had begun, so theyContinue reading "Set Apart: Holy Resurrection"