Slowness. Movements meticulously mapped, A grandiose plan. Do not despise foundations. Modest, yet necessary preprations. I trust the Blueprint. The hands of my Potter. Though low and slow. I am in Your hands all the way.

Famine while full, Hungry while satiated, Addicted to life, The well which never runs dry. Restless for more while satisfied with less. Bushes which burn but are never consumed. Climbing downward to rise in rank. Dying to live. The paradox of Kingdom.

A rocky crag. One hidden path in the mist; Step by step I persist. Despite unsteady legs. One knows the way. No hesitation in his step; I trust my shep. I will follow his headway.

Does faith get easier? Mountains remain the same; and I am of small frame. Yet you, the name above names, move them with your whispers. I trust in your renown. You wear the crown. You have worn the thorns, The curtain has torn; a new reality born! Within this reality reborn my mountains are flat, no more. My King has swore, to be for my small frame forevermore. Is faith no more?

Introduction Ever since the Greco-Roman era, the world has been captivated by spectacular athletic performance. The ancient Greek usage of athletics as character education continues to serve as support for the use of athletics within education systems today. [1] Athletics form a substantial portion of the aggregate which is North American culture. This is especially true of American football. This paper spotlights the growth of American football over the past eig

Introduction The impact Jesus made on the world is ineffable. Jesus is the word become flesh (John 1:14), and while on earth, he was the incarnate God walking amongst his creation. Considering the impact Jesus had on earth, it is puzzling that Jesus said to his disciples, “it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you” (John 16:7 ESV). The term “Helper” in the Greek is παράκλητος (Paraclete) which is another name for the Ho

Introduction The first few centuries after Christ’s life, death and resurrection were foundational in the development and establishment of the doctrine of the church. During this time the church had to delicately discern that which was heresy and that which was truth. Tertullian and his polemics against heresy were instrumental in this development. [1] Tertullian coined the terms “trinity” and “economy” which were fundamental in the development of orthodox theology in subs

Introduction The metaphor of the LORD as a shepherd can be soothing and comforting to the soul. On stressful days, I will often open up my music app and hit play on Jon Foreman’s song “The House of God, Forever.” As he melodiously sings the words of Psalm 23 to the rhythmic strum of the guitar, stress seems to dissipate. In the Fourth Gospel, John describes Jesus as declaring, “I am the good shepherd” (Jn. 10:11 ESV). This declaration is part of a series of “I am”

What are God's motives behind exiling Israel in the book of Isaiah? Introduction The Old Testament Prophets seem to portray God as punitive. God often appears harsh and angry in his words of judgment against Israel and the surrounding nations. How is a new Christian (or seasoned Christian) in the midst of suffering, to react when they pray, “God, I want you to speak to me” and proceed to open directly to Isaiah 3:13 which speaks ominously about how the LORD “has taken his

Introduction The end of the book of Deuteronomy describes Yahweh bringing Israel to the brink of the promised land after forty years in the wilderness. [1] Before entering, Yahweh restates the covenant as the terms which Israel is to live by if they are to be blessed. One of the central questions driving the rest of the Old Testament after this moment is whether Israel will uphold their end of the covenant to Yahweh. [2] Against this backdrop Isaiah 55 can be re

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Introduction The life, death and resurrection of Jesus has sent shockwaves throughout the world. As yeast spreads throughout...

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Introduction Within the contemporary world, there is a powerful trend marked by its tendency to abandon the notion that there...