by Jen Thorn | Dec 1, 2016 | God With Us |
When I think of that first Christmas night, it is hard to imagine that while Bethlehem was bursting with people, not one of them knew that in their midst, the Son of God was being born. The Word had become flesh, the Redeemer of the world had entered time. The only...
by Jen Thorn | Nov 17, 2016 | In Everything Give Thanks, In Everything Give Thanks |
Don’t you think some of the hardest commands seem to be the ones that are the most clear and straightforward, like “be joyful always,” “pray without ceasing,” and our verse for today, “give thanks in all circumstances?” I find it hard because there are no...
by Jen Thorn | Nov 10, 2016 | In Everything Give Thanks, In Everything Give Thanks |
Ten men who are shunned for their leprosy, who are outcasts in their town, cry out to Jesus for healing. This is how our story begins, and all that Jesus says to them is “go and show yourselves to the Priests.” The lepers knew exactly what He meant and they must have...
by Jen Thorn | Oct 13, 2016 | You Are Forgiven |
THE JOY OF OUR SALVATION William Tyndale was a scholar who translated the Bible into an early form of modern English. He was very outspoken about his views and especially passionate about the good news of the gospel. Tyndale said, “Evangelion (that we call the gospel)...
by Jen Thorn | Sep 29, 2016 | You Are Forgiven |
THE FORGIVEN, FORGIVE… The verses for today are taken from the Lord’s Prayer. We are so familiar with it that if we’re honest, we would admit that it really doesn’t mean all that much to us when we read or say it. I know I have felt that way. But the...