A Tale of Two Ships
By Anna Stegeman (with Daniel Stegeman) The RMS Titanic, a British passenger liner, was the largest and most luxurious ship of its time. At nearly 900 feet long and promoted as “practically unsinkable,” the ship was outfitted with the finest sailing experience and the most advanced safety features for its era. The Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New … Continue reading A Tale of Two Ships
Words, Not Images: Why the 2nd Commandment Forbids Images of Christ
“You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God.” (Exodus 20:4-5) As a young Christian, I had a very basic understanding of the … Continue reading Words, Not Images: Why the 2nd Commandment Forbids Images of Christ
Understanding the Ministry of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, co-equal to the Father and the Son. The Spirit is sometimes referred to as the “forgotten member of the trinity” remaining content in the shadow of the other members. I am grateful there has been a renewed interest in pneumatology over the past 150 years. There are many misconceptions about the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit … Continue reading Understanding the Ministry of the Holy Spirit
Shepherd the Flock 