Bible Study Lessons
After the introduction to the Galatians, Paul writes: 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of … Read more
I’ve recently started reading Galatians and I’ve been struck with its persuasive power. Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia: 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father … Read more
Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a writer and philosopher in Denmark, who thought official Christianity had become too complacent. His goal as a writer was the “inward deepening of Christianity.” While he gained some popularity, he also received scorn, including being mocked in the local newspaper. Here are a few of his quotes: “Simply because I … Read more
“No man can order his life, for it comes flowing over him from behind . . .” (George MacDonald) After a year in Macon as house parents we packed up our belongings and placed them in a rental truck. If my grandmother’s father was a saint so is my wife. While I drove the rental … Read more
“No man can order his life, for it comes flowing over him from behind . . .” (George MacDonald) We left Seoul to be house parents for high school boys from China in Macon, Georgia. Macon is located about an hour and a half from Atlanta and five hours south of Knoxville. Home of the … Read more