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-struggleContinueContinue reading “Holy Trinity: Diversity”
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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,ContinueContinue 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 teacherContinueContinue 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,ContinueContinue 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 theyContinueContinue reading “Set Apart: Holy Resurrection”
Set Apart: Holy Sacrifice
[Featured Art by Jen Horton, “Palm Sunday”] We’ve arrived at the final week of Lent, the week set apart as holy for Jesus followers to commemorate and celebrate all that happened over the course of the last days of Jesus’ life on earth. And rather than rehearsing the well-known facts of the story, let’s engageContinueContinue reading “Set Apart: Holy Sacrifice”
Set Apart: Holy Words
[Featured Art by Jen Norton, “Jesus Prays the Psalms”] As Jesus and His band of followers minister together for three years, Jesus shares many words. He preaches. He prays. He teaches with parables. Every word Jesus speaks is holy because He is holy. And because He carries within Himself a holy desire to awaken asContinueContinue reading “Set Apart: Holy Words”
Set Apart: Holy Signs and Wonders
[Featured art by Jen Horton, “Who Touched Me?”] Some miracles are easier to ‘see’ than others. A woman I love dearly was once losing her sight due to Macular Degeneration – that is until our pastor, prompted by the Spirit, prayed from the pulpit for her eyes to be healed. And they were! I onceContinueContinue reading “Set Apart: Holy Signs and Wonders”
Set Apart: Holy People
[Featured Art by Jen Horton on Fine Art America, “The Last Supper”. ] It’s easy to think of people like Jesus and John the Baptist and know they are holy people. Jesus was conceived holy. Born holy. Lived holy. The Son of God remained sinless and faithful to the work God gave Him as HeContinueContinue reading “Set Apart: Holy People”
Set Apart: Holy Places
The Bible paints a clear picture for us – wherever God is present, the place itself becomes holy. What was once common becomes set apart as holy upon God’s arrival: Plain dirt becomes holy ground when God’s glory, His earthly presence, manifests in a tree as fire that burns but does not destroy (Exodus 3). ContinueContinue reading “Set Apart: Holy Places”