Scripture And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:28 The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Acts 15:6-21 6 The apostles and the elders gathered to consider this matter. 7 After much debate, Peter stood and addressed them, “Fellow believers, you know that, early on, God chose me from among you as the one through whom the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and come to believe. 8 God, who knows... Continue Reading →
I have come to the end of this little series with what was for me the beginning, appropriate that you are experiencing this in a different order from me. The idea for this series began as I thought about the themes in the season 6 episode A Good Man Goes to War where the Doctor... Continue Reading →
One of the most difficult elements in Doctor Who is the person of The Master/Missy (I'm going to use Missy because that is how the character is identified in the episode I'm reflecting on), this character is a longtime enemy of the Doctor and someone who seems to understand the Doctor and yet represent everything... Continue Reading →
When the BBC brought back Doctor Who in 2006 the first episode revolves around an invasion of London by sentient plastic. The episode Rose was meant to have undertones reminding us how our commitment to petroleum based products is destroying us, which is explained by the living plastic as it discusses why it is here.... Continue Reading →
I do not often talk about my favorite media (outside of books) but my wife and I enjoy watching the quirky British show Doctor Who. If you are not familiar with the program (and found this subject interesting) the show revolves a near immortal character known as the Doctor who travels through time and space,... Continue Reading →
Scripture Hebrews 13:16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it... Continue Reading →
Scripture Place these words I’m speaking on your heart and in your very being. Tie them on your hand as a sign. They should be on your forehead as a symbol. Teach them to your children, by talking about them when you are sitting around your house and when you are out and about, when... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6 2 Keep on praying and guard your prayers with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray for us also. Pray that God would open a door for the word so we can preach the secret plan of Christ—which is why I’m in chains. 4 Pray that I might be able to make it as clear... Continue Reading →
I see this meme frequently and on one hand there is truth in it that Scripture is a record of humanity's interaction with God and within it we find the most accurate revelations of God's nature, character, and desires for the world. This after all is why we refer to Scripture as "canon" - the... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 