by Lynda Hart | Aug 31, 2026
The Bible has always proclaimed that real change is possible. Through Christ, believers are made new creations. The Spirit of God works within us to conform us to the image of Christ. Yet Scripture also acknowledges the struggle. Paul confessed, “For the good that I...
by Lynda Hart | Aug 24, 2026
The dominant structural and theological element in the design is the cross, the universal and ecumenical symbol of the Christian church. The cross represents the incarnate love of God in Jesus Christ and his death and resurrection. The Celtic cross was chosen as...
by Lynda Hart | Aug 18, 2026
In first-century Judea and thew surrounding area, strict boundaries existed between Jewish and Gentile communities. At that time, “dogs” could be used pejoratively when referring to Gentiles who were outside the covenant community of Israel. Yet a closer examination...
by Lynda Hart | Aug 10, 2026
Jesus’ name in English comes from the Latin Isus, which is a transliteration of the Greek Iesous, which is a transliteration of the Aramaic name Yeshua, which comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, or Joshua. The name comes from the Hebrew verb yasha, which means “he saves,”...
by Lynda Hart | Aug 5, 2026
Give us this day our daily bread. We pray this all the time. What do we mean? On a Sunday when we celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, it’s seems as good a time as any to ask. What kind of food are we praying for here? Well, actual, physical food is...
