Category Archives: Biblical

An investigation of biblical texts within the wider context of the ancient literary environment.

Umm, Jesus, It’s Windy Out Here

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

I’ve now taken a few stabs at this post because there is so much to say about the idea of peace. My conclusion after spending a good deal of time reflecting on the topic as well as my life, is that … Continue reading →

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Remove this Cup from Me; yet, not My Will but Yours be Done

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

The television evangelist and the self-proclaimed shepherd announce the great benefit of prayer; ‘Ask and you shall receive,’ and ‘reap what you have sown.’ These lights of the faith forever make prayer sound easy; like some sort of magic that … Continue reading →

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The Way to Pray

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Apparently there’s a right way of praying. A few weeks ago I was visiting my uncle’s home. The TV was on and turned onto an evangelical channel that my aunt was watching. I happened to overhear an ad for a … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Prayer

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Pray without ceasing — 1 Thessalonians 5:17 When our newest blog topic was sent to us I almost fell out of my seat. Discussing prayer, what it means to our faith, and what it means to us personally is the … Continue reading →

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