Practical points for praying (part 2)
From Making All Things New by Henri Nouwen. If you missed part 1 of “Practical points for praying,” check that out here. Henri Nouwen’s books are widely read today by Protestants and Catholics…
Snapshots of the Cross in the Old Testament—Yom Kippur … the scapegoat
Aaron shall take the two goats to the entrance of the Tent of the Lord's presence. The goat chosen for Azazel shall be presented alive to the Lord. Aaron shall put both…
Snapshots of the Cross in the Old Testament—the high priest
The activities on the Day of Atonement took place around and in God’s dwelling, the tabernacle. Though many priests were involved, the High Priest played the central role. I want…
Snapshots of the Cross in the Old Testament—the death of a son
The Father did not hesitate to spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all. Can we not trust such a God to give us, with Him, everything else…
Faith on Fridays—Faith and fatigue
Faith in Jesus makes up the Mechanics of Life. When Elijah saw he was a marked man, he ran for dear life into the desert. He came to a broom bush…