Advent is a season of reflecting on Christ’s first advent as recorded in the Gospels, and of expectant waiting for Christ’s second advent. We are in the midst of the “already-not yet” period, having experienced the kingdom but awaiting its consummation. This is perfectly summarized in Wesley’s familiar Christmas tune.

While the film takes a journey away from the prosperity gospel, it ends up at a wrong destination. Sadly, ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ errs in its direction away from error.

The apostles of the early church were to be regarded as both servants and stewards. But an application of this passage can be applied to churches today, and particularly to pastors. Pastors, as the biblical leaders of the church, are to act as both servants and stewards.

Why would God impart such a statute, commanding that the Israelites celebrate the Passover forever? Because remembering God’s kindness is discipleship.

One of the most famous and disputed stories in history is found within the first 10 pages of the Bible. Noah and the flood. Genesis 6-9 contains the narrative of Noah and his family, wherein God covers the entire earth with a flood but chooses to save Noah and his family. After the flood, God establishes his covenant with Noah. These are but four short chapters, but a huge hinge in the Old Testament story.

This morning during my prayer time, I picked up my copy of “The Valley of Vision,” a collection of prayers and devotions from the Puritans. I use this little book as a daily aid in my private prayer time, orienting me toward the glory of God and my own sinfulness.