By Crystal Ham Full disclosure, this time of the year has not been the easiest for me over the last few years. The fall and winter seasons bring many emotions with them, including grief, happiness, love, and sadness. Around this time, I always think about people in my life that I’ve lost, particularly my grandfather, … Continue reading
By Jiquan Davis O come, o come, EmmanuelAnd ransom captive IsraelThat mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the son of God appearsRejoice! rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, o Israel. When the Hebrew people where in captivity they were hoping and waiting for someone, like a king, to come and save them and for God to be … Continue reading
By Hunter Greene 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; 23 and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is … Continue reading
By Jennifer Baergen Davis I have two sons who up until recently LOVED legos. We have quite the collection of LEGO sets that could potentially make my husband and me rich if we knew anything about how to sell things on e-bay. We have probably every Star Wars and Harry Potter Lego Set made between … Continue reading
By: Joshua Stewart Every December, Christians around the world observe a season of Advent. It is during this season that we await the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior while also waiting for his second coming when he will call us to our eternal, heavenly home. During the advent season, as I … Continue reading
By Kelly Holdway In one of my favorite movies, “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe”, an initial scene is a discussion between a small confident girl, Lucy, and her newfound fawn friend, Mr. Tumnus. Under the light of a single lamp post, the fawn is explaining the weather conditions facing the land. While Narnia … Continue reading
By Patrick Griffin “What should I watch on TV tonight?” You probably asked yourself this particular question many times in the last year. The past year was a strange one for movies, as productions were postponed, and releases were delayed. Of the new movies I did watch, The Sound of Metal was my favorite. *Spoiler … Continue reading
by Caroline Self What is it like to live in a world with other people? What is it like to be formed in God’s image? Below is a journal entry I wrote three years ago as I reflected on these questions. Afterwards, I share a few reflection questions. I was created by God, but I’ve … Continue reading
By Nicolas Lopez Merino One of the questions I’ve often heard from some Christians is, “Why doesn’t God answer my prayer?” I thought that might be because the brothers or sisters do not pray to God with faith; or they are in disobedience and that is why God does not answer them. I dare say … Continue reading
by Kendall Ellis This semester I had the joy of guiding my staff through a weekly devotional inspired by the Apostles’ Creed. Though Baptists have historically been a non-creedal people, my staff was an ecumenical group of believers, and we found a renewed hope in God as we studied the creed and scriptures together. Below … Continue reading
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