Christianity Commons^™

Solomon's Wish, Erik Hoekstra

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"For us today, it’s December 31—a day to look back and look forward. For some of us, it’s a day to ‘resolve’ ourselves with new sets of goals and aspirations—and maybe a prayerful ‘wish’ or two to God for the new year ahead."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­New Year's resolutions from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/solomons-wish/

Don't Lose Heart, Julie Gross

Staff Work

"Imagine the amazing things that could happen if we all spent time in quiet, listening to what God would have for us, and asking Him to help us see clearly as we embark upon a New Year."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­encouragement to press on from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/dont-lose-heart/

Extro-Spection, Empowering Expectations, And Convenient Healing?, Eric Forseth

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"Faith and healing can be experienced in prayer, touch, medical expertise, words, intercession, and so much more."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the Centurion's faith from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/extro-spection-empowering-expectations-and-convenient-healing/

Praying Poetically, Marta Vander Top

Student Work

"Scripture shows that 'praise' is so much more than our communal gatherings on Sundays."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­poetry as an experience from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/praying-poetically/

Something Oxymoronic, James C. Schaap

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"There are moments in all of our lives when it’s a good, good thing if you’ve got the strength, and faith, simply to whistle, to hum a line of a hymn you just can’t sing."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the incongruity of life and death from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/something-oxymoronic/

Call To Gladness, Aaron Baart

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"Can we humble ourselves to receive this Messiah, not re-cast in the image of our own desires but as the Deliverer we really need?"

Posting about ­­­­­­­­accepting Christ with gladness from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/a-call-to-gladness/

The Incarnational Point Of View, Howard Schaap

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No abstract provided.

Mary's Song, Julie Geleynse

Staff Work

"In her song, [Mary] points to situations where God has blessed those who are humble and how He keeps His promises to His people."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­Mary's praise to God from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/marys-song/

Mean, Green Jealousy Machine, Lisa Smith

Staff Work

"If we let our jealous, bitter, hateful thoughts toward another person—or situation—lead our heart and desires, we will forget about Christ."

Posting about overcoming envy from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/the-mean-green-jealousy-machine/

Punch Line, Ethan Brue

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"God takes everything Abraham says, including the laughter, and turns it all into the promise."

Posting about God's sense of humor from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/the-punch-line/

At Your Right Hand, Alexis Kreun

Staff Work

"I hope we will all take a moment to think about the significance of God’s hands in our lives and rejoice in the revival that His hands bring as they rest upon us and raise us up."

Posting about being held by God from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/at-your-right-hand/

Restore Us, O God, Shirley Folkerts

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"In this Advent Season we plead for God to restore us; and we’re tempted to cry out for a former time when life seemed better. The truth is, if we could go back, when we got there, it wouldn’t be the same."

Posting about trusting in God's best for us from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/restore-us-o-god/

Empty Patch Of Sky, Tom Clark

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"It is not only the angels, but the very heavens themselves are bringing glory to God, just as they do every night."

Posting about our amazing creation from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/an-empty-patch-of-sky/

Grandpa And Grandma's Table, Brandon Huisman

Staff Work

"We’re Christ’s family; each one a member. Each one gifted by God to be like God. Each one invited to the table."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­family traditions and celebrations from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/grandpa-and-grandmas-table/

As The Deer Pants, Robert Lancaster

Staff Work

"Advent is also a time to prepare us for that day when our thirst is finally, fully and completely, satisfied."

Posting about the Living Water from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/as-the-deer-pants/

Thirst, James C. Schaap

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"The thirst here is for living water in the parched soul of someone who’s wandering in a desert where there’s nothing more than hot sand."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­yearning for God from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/thirst/

Joy In The Anticipation, John Baas

Staff Work

"Are we even aware of our need for a Savior? Of our gratitude for deliverance? Could our material comforts and security be actually diminishing our joy?"

Posting about Advent joy from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/joy-in-the-anticipation/

For The Lord Is A God Who Knows, Leah A. Zuidema

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"The desires of our hearts also need to be brought to the right place—to the One who is truly able to say 'yes,' as well as to change our hearts when our desires are out of line with his will."

Posting about trusting God from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/for-the-lord-is-a-god-who-knows/

Life Of Worship, Ed Starkenburg

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"Can you remember one of the last times that you allowed yourself to enter into the type of praise that David describes?"

Posting about authentic praise to God from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/prayer-of-worship/

Zechariah, David Schelhaas

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"I was in the presence of the holy God, and that reality obliterated all petty fears and doubts."

Posting about Zechariah's role in the Advent story from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/zechariah/

Liturgies Of The Body: The Jump Shot And Spiritual Practice, Howard Schaap

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No abstract provided.

Heart-Orientation, Jenni Breems

Staff Work

"When we are filled by the Spirit of God, our core orientation changes."

Posting about fruit-filled living from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/heart-orientation/

Believing Together, Shelbi Gesch

Student Work

"There was a celebration of impossible faith at Elizabeth’s house that day, two women believing together and finding joy past the doubt and fear."

Posting about Advent promises from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/believing-together/

God's Goodness For The Kingdom, Justin Vander Werff

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"God’s plan for His kingdom has always been far different than human thoughts through the ages have expected, and it will continue to be so."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­trusting in God's ways from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/gods-goodness-for-the-kingdom/

Mary: Our Role Model?, Annie Sears

Student Work

"We’re called to waiting, to certainty of the good to come, to expectancy, and to preparation for the now-not-yet’s full arrival."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­Mary's role in the Christmas story from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/mary-our-role-model/

Praise In The Drought, Howard Schaap

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"God’s people had endured a long drought as they waited for the Messiah, but Isaiah gives us an idea of what to do while we wait."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­waiting for God's new creation from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/praise-in-the-drought/

Joseph The Imperturbable, Howard Schaap

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"I would like to think that I would do as much, on faith and a dream, as Joseph did, 'because he was a righteous man.'"

Posting about Joseph's role in the Christmas story from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/joseph-the-imperturbable/

In The Wilderness, Jeff Ploegstra

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"Are you prepared to have the valleys filled in, the mountains made low, all your hiding places removed, and God’s glory revealed in you?"

Posting about freedom in Christ­­­­­­­­ from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/in-the-wilderness/

Can A Fat Person Be Made In The Image Of God?, Sarah Vander Plaats

Staff Work

"I’m still only beginning to realize just how beautiful it is that our God doesn’t look at us the way we look at each other."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­seeing each other through God's eyes from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/can-a-fat-person-be-made-in-the-image-of-god/

The Lord Will Be Gracious, Donald Roth

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"Our trials may be significant, but our passage today reminds us that we serve a God who will surely deliver us."

Posting about quiet trust in our Savior from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/the-lord-will-be-gracious/