For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. (Colossians 1:16) Everything that exists originated in eternity past as a thought in the mind of God. Everything. The heavens, stars, bugs, molecules, iPhones, …
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Isaiah 37-39 tells of the Lord's salvation for Judah, the southern kingdom in one of its darkest hours. Jerusalem, the capital city, is surrounded by Assyrian (Modern day Iraq) forces. Weakened by siege, famine, and lacking troops, the city of God seems destined to become another trophy of Assyrian might. But a defeat of Jerusalem …
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Last week in Kid’s Worship I promised to give the kids a word which would impress their parents and I did not disappoint. Catechism. /ˈkadəˌkizəm/ The word “catechism” descends from the ancient Greek and Roman languages but gained a particular Christian meaning through church history to the present day. Catechism describes the ancient practice of …
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The King’s Table 