Wolfgang Musculus on the joy and fear of the Lord.
Note, how joy in God, and fear of God, are combined. By joy the sadness and anxiety of diffidence are excluded, but by fear, contempt and false security are banished. So Ps. ii, “Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.”
We were up on Mt. Lemmon earlier this week and saw the leaves starting to change colors. According to this map, the peak will be around October 23 with other parts of Arizona going until mid-November. What a beautiful time of year.
I forgot how much I love The Sons of the Pioneers. But that’s fixed now and I’ve been listening all day. 🎵
Finished reading: Can We Trust the Gospels? by Peter J. Williams.
It’s a calm, thoughtful book that persuasively answers Yes, we can trust the Gospels. Williams offers evidence and reason to help you think through questions about changes in the text, whether or not we have Jesus’ actual words, the reliability of the authors, and more.
The book is eight short chapters, written at about a high school level.
If you are hesitant about Christianity because you aren’t sure the Bible is reliable, this book will help.
Modern Reformation has unlocked 30+ years of archives on their redesigned website. 🤩
30 People in the New Testament Confirmed. Evidence for political and religious individuals.
Most of us know children who come from a single-parent household who are thriving in adulthood. Likewise, we probably know parents who are happier than they would have been had they either stayed in or entered into a marriage with a partner they didn’t love…. Most of us freedom-loving Americans would like to leave the matter there, but ultimately that’s a dodge.
Sharing a meal is one of the best ways to help a friend. But what if you’re short on time? Adina Bailey has 6 great suggestions. And here’s a seventh: leftovers. Someone from church did this for us yesterday. And after a busy day with several sick kids at home, it was a big, yummy help.
Many people could benefit from learning this list of helpful questions (organized by use type).
📷 blog challenge | Day 19: edge
📷 blog challenge | Day 17: intense
📷 blog challenge | Day 16: oof!
Confused about legal immigration? Play the Green Card Game to learn more. See if you could become a permanent resident in the United States.