Category: Blog
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From Slave to Missionary: Meet St. Patrick
From Slave to Missionary: Meet St. Patrick This article first appeared on Core Christianity March 13, 2023 at https://corechristianity.com/resources/articles/from-slave-to-missionary-meet-st-patrick It’s a tragedy that many people who hear the name St. Patrick only think of leprechauns, clovers, gaudy green clothes, and imbibing copious quantities of beer. Or, if perhaps they are a bit more historically inclined…
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POEM: Postdiluvian Blues
Postdiluvian Blues On days when clouds press downand mist ascends to meet them,all the world’s a vapor, it’s Tohu va-Vohu all over again. Silence smothers the globe untila tiny explosion screamsand a red-flame flares, a light-house flickers in the darkness. Briar-bound leaves writhethen settle down gray and…
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Dirt – A New Sonnet
Dirt – A New Sonnet I was honored when Faith Crawford and R. Scott Clark asked for a poem on the incarnation to publish this Christmas. This poem was first posted on The Heidelblog. You can find the original link here. I have also posted the poem below. I hope you enjoy and that it…
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Why Advent is Every Day of the Year
Why Advent is Every Day of the Year Whether we’re young, old or somewhere in between the Christmas season is a time of waiting. For many, the coming of Christmas is an occasion for joy and excitement. For others, it might be a difficult time of loneliness or grief. No matter which way we feel…
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The Real Santa Claus: Meet Nicholas of Myra
The Real Santa Claus: Meet Nicholas of Myra This article first appeared at CoreChristianity.com on December 12, 2022 at https://corechristianity.com/resources/articles/the-real-santa-claus-nicholas-of-myra; May contain affiliate links. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that…
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Is God Punishing Me for My Sin?
Is God Punishing Me for My Sin? This article first appeared at CoreChristianity.com on September 2, 2018 at https://corechristianity.com/resources/articles/did-i-give-my-grandmother-cancer-is-god-punishing-me “Did I give my grandmother cancer?” One of my students asked this as tears began to well up in her eyes. My heart broke as I realized she thought God was punishing her for sin and lack…
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3 Poets That Have Enriched My Worship
3 Poets That Have Enriched My Worship This post contains affiliate links. The amount of poetry in the Bible is staggering. Clearly, God believes that poetry is one of the best ways to reveal himself to us. Why is that? While I don’t claim to have the full answer, I suppose one thing poetry excels…
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POEM: A Theologian’s Dilemma
I enjoy writing poetry because it offers a way for me to connect my head and my heart. When it comes to my faith, and much of life for that matter, I tend to engage primarily with my head, the logical, left brain part of myself. This poem is an attempt to integrate my whole…
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How Can God Be Love If He Commands Genocide?
A few nights ago, in the midst of a spirited discussion about faith and morality, my friend made a powerful statement. He said emphatically, “I can’t worship a God who would command his people to go kill all the men, women, and children of another nation.” This is one of the more common objections I…
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What is Jesus Doing Right Now?
What is Jesus Doing Right Now? Have you ever thought about what Jesus is doing right now? He ascended to the right hand of God… and then what? What has Jesus been up to since then? The Bible actually tells us that Jesus is doing a lot. He is upholding the universe, ruling over all…