The Gospel According to Isaac. In many ways, Isaac was Jesus before there was an incarnate Christ. Isaac proclaimed the gospel story thousands of years before the gospel. For one thing, Isaac was precisely and purposefully named before birth, just like Jesus. And with that name came a particular mission in life. So, as it …
Homes in Hell: An Unspoken Wedding Homily. A special welcome to all you guests and especially to you, ___ and ___. Has anyone here read C. S. Lewis’ book “The Screwtape Letters?” The book is a series of conversations between two fallen angels in Hades, and strategies to take to make a person truly fit …
Biblical Aspects of Holy Fear. (1.) SINGLENESS OF HEART. “Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me singleness of heart to fear your name. I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Your name forevermore.” (Ps. 86:11-12). (2.) OBEDIENCE. “Who among you fears …
Human Fear: dread or alarm in facing danger; to be afraid or apprehensive; anxiety caused by belief in approaching danger or by a perceived threat; feeling frightened concerning one’s safety or a loved one’s well-being; unpleasant emotions due to the likelihood of something unwelcome or undesirable; trepidation over unexpected crisis. Examples would include… dementia; survival; …
Christ the Diamond: On Titles of Christ as Facets of His Identity By Steven W. Larson, stevewlarson@gmail.com ** TABLE OF CONTENTS Biblical Titles of Christ: (1.) The Amen (2.) The Apostle (3.) The Author and Perfector (4.) The Bishop (5.) The Branch (6.) The Bridegroom (7.) The Child (8.) The Dayspring (9.) The Everlasting Father (10.) The Faithful Witness (11.) The Fountain (12.) The Hidden …
Christ-Centered Education: A Primer for Home, School and Church by Steven W. Larson, stevewlarson@gmail.com ** TABLE OF CONTENTS (1.) The Pedagogy of Love (2.) Summing Up: The Big Picture of a Christ-Centered School (3.) The Teaching Methods of Jesus: Introduction (4.) The Teaching Methods of Jesus: Imagination (5.) The Teaching Methods of Jesus: Conscience (6.) The Teaching Methods of …