Blog: You are the God who sees (03/26/21)
by Reverend Dr Clark G. ArmstrongMarshall Church of the Nazarene
I know five people since Christmas who have committed suicide. As pandemic restrictions, closures, quarantines, economic side effects, family and personal challenges…
When did God begin to create? | Jesus’ Creed
Genesis 1: 1-3. We all know that - and it's crystal clear, isn't it?
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.And the earth was formless and empty; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved…
Jesus and the bread | Jesus’ Creed
Jesus and the bread
During this Lenten Series, our church staff preach through a book titled “Lent: In Plain Sight: A Devotional Through Ten Objects,” by Jill Duffield. The premise of the book is that ordinary objects can invite us to…
of pine nuts, acorns and mustard seeds | Jesus’ Creed
February has been a busy month in our homes, but now is the time to return to The Bible and ancient science by Denis Lamoureux.
What is the message of the Bible? Denis finds that for him "reading the Bible is a mystical experience.…
Rethinking our prayers | Jesus’ Creed
We can all benefit from rethinking our petition prayers, what we ask of God.
My own belief is that we are breaking into the presence of God. Instead of barging in, I recommend that we reflect on what it is about God that would make God…
Learning to know God is learning to live | Jesus’ Creed
There are times when you are meditating on the mystery of God and your mind comes to a point where you cannot collect all the truths in one place at the same time. Your eyes meet, smoke comes out of your ears, and your brain bypasses. At…
40: The number of God for the change of life
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the start of the 40 days of Lent. For reasons unknown to us, the span of 40 - whether 40 days or 40 years - has been significant throughout biblical history:
The great flood lasted…
A plea and a warning for evangelism | Jesus’ Creed
A plea and a warning for "evangelization"
"I'm surprised people are still trying to run in these circles."
This is what my colleague, a New Testament scholar who adheres to all ecumenical beliefs and staunchly defends the inspiration of…
“Jesus saves”: more than words | Jesus’ Creed
Jesus saves: more than words
By Heather L. Hart
The United States is not a Christian nation. It's a nation with Christians. The expression of the Christian faith has been problematic in our history. This story includes both the…
Struggle with God, Acquire Lameness | Jesus’ Creed
I have been walking with "spiritual lameness" for some time now. I have been on top of a mountain in the past, have spoken face to face with God, and have been enveloped in the cloud of Christ's presence. But I also spent long nights in…