In 1665, Richard and Margaret Baxter survived the Black Plague in London while 15 percent of Londoners perished that summer. King Charles II and most wealthy people fled London. The poor people were not allowed to leave. Only a small number of London pastors and doctors remained to cope with the overwhelming onslaught. Plague houses, quarantined by guards for 40 … [Read more...] about Richard & Margaret Baxter: the fire of love in difficult times
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
Spiritual discipline in the wilderness
Today we, along with the rest of the world, wander in a spiritual wilderness. We face an unknown future, and everything seems beyond our control. We are only able to choose how we will respond. With the Spirit’s help, we can act in ways that bring hope and healing to ourselves, and others. To respond well is to be intentional about our spiritual wellbeing. Just as physical … [Read more...] about Spiritual discipline in the wilderness
Dr. J.I. Packer, firestarter in knowing God
Dr. J.I. Packer wrote an unforgettable book, Knowing God, that has transformed and revived the hearts and minds of millions. Christianity Today readers named him one of the most influential theological writers of the last hundred years, second only to C.S. Lewis. He is known as a theological and spiritual giant, we call him a fire starter. Born on July 22, 1926, Packer was … [Read more...] about Dr. J.I. Packer, firestarter in knowing God
A thunderclap of mercy a theology of suffering
MAiD legislation is pushing some Christians into a quandary around how to handle their end of life sufferings. Hospices, like the Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta, are facing the ire of governments for maintaining a pro-life palliative care approach in managing suffering without taking active measures to end it. Has this become an issue of moral evil? As we face this Easter … [Read more...] about A thunderclap of mercy a theology of suffering
J.R.R. Tolkien: Lover of nature, lover of God
Can writers actually set the world on fire? What caused the late J.R.R. Tolkien to be a literary superstar who continues to captivate generation after generation of new readers? Amazon is reportedly spending a billion dollars in their upcoming prequel Lord of the Rings TV series, focusing on the second age of Middle Earth, the time when the Rings of Power were forged. Unlike … [Read more...] about J.R.R. Tolkien: Lover of nature, lover of God