by Lynda Hart | Dec 2, 2024
The expression “Maranatha!” was a key watchword and prayer among the early Christians. It is an Aramaic word which is a combination of two words “marana—tha” which literally mean “the Lord comes” or in the imperative case “Come, Lord!” Paul the Apostle used this...
by Lynda Hart | Nov 20, 2024
On the feast of Christ the King, we are called to acknowledge that Jesus is, in fact our King. It is one thing to say that he is our King because the song in Church we sang said that, or the preacher said that, or the Bible says that. Yes, faith does come by hearing....
by Lynda Hart | Oct 31, 2024
Traditionally, All Saints Day has had a couple of meanings. In the old days there was All Saints Day, which celebrated those Christians who had been singled out as exceptionally “saints” of the church—your Mother Theresa types, that sort of thing—followed the next day...
by Lynda Hart | Oct 28, 2024
John Knox is famous for his preaching, yet when a Protestant leader first exhorted Knox to take up preaching, Knox was frightened and wept openly in confusion. In his sermons, Knox typically spent half an hour calmly exegeting a biblical passage. Then as he applied...
by Lynda Hart | Oct 21, 2024
Surrendering to the Lord means letting go of your entire self, including your thoughts, desires, and actions, to God by recognizing and acknowledging His sovereignty and trusting in His plan for your life. It means letting go of control and submitting to God’s will,...
by Lynda Hart | Oct 14, 2024
The rich man in the text was probably born rich…wealth and privilege that was getting in the way of his relationships with God and other people. One crucial aspect remains. “Jesus, looking at him, loved him.” Jesus’ purpose is not to shame or browbeat the young man,...
