The Holy Trinity and prayer Trinity Sunday 2025 My wife and I visited a church in another town in April. The sermon, on the subject of the Trinity, contained this: If you are praying to the Father, you are not praying to the Son or the Holy Spirit.If you are praying to the Son, you …
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Simon to Peter: Jesus’ Role in Personal Transformation
Who is Jesus? Part 28 - Peter The power to become American actor and professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson was not the first to be called "The Rock". That privilege goes to Simon, and the nickname is given by Jesus himself. 42 He [Andrew]brought him [Simon] to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “So you are Simon …
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The Messianic Themes in Isaiah’s Poetry
Psalms not in the Psalter The 10 songs: Song 10 These are the 10 songs of Judaism. Among them, two are found in the Psalter, and one is the Song of Solomon or Song of Songs, which I plan to delve into separately. It's also important to note that the last song, the Song of …
Two Worlds Collide, Breaking the Mask and Embracing Authentic Faith at Pentecost
Something Incredibly New Has Happened Pentecost Sunday 2025 I'm autistic, and honestly, to blend in, I put on a mask and pretend to be someone I'm not. It gets super awkward when I’m around two people or different groups and have to act like different versions of myself. Trust me, juggling all these different worlds …
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Finding the Messiah: Andrew’s Transformative Journey
We have found him, part 1 Who is Jesus? part 27—John 1:40-41 It's just eight days after Ascension Day, last Thursday, and I’m filled with joy reflecting on that moment. In my post for that day, I shared the idea that when Jesus ascended, he didn’t disappear into a distant Heaven; instead, he resides in …
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Understanding Jesus: A Warm Invitation to Explore
Who is Jesus? Part 26 - Come and See I'm a details-first thinker—yep, I’m that person who inspects the fine print on cereal boxes before deciding what to have for breakfast. I build my decisions like a slow-cooked stew, letting each detail simmer until it reaches perfection. Not to brag, but while others are off …
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“I found Jesus! He was just chilling behind the curtain this whole time!” And the mystery of Jesus’ sandals
Where did Jesus go? Ascension Day 2025 I gaze at Christian art, and there’s Jesus, ascending to the heavens, fully dressed but sporting bare feet. I can't help but chuckle—did he forget his sandals? Or maybe they just couldn’t keep up with his rapid ascent! The artwork is sandal-free at ground zero, which adds another …
The Song of Hannah: A Deep Dive
Psalms not in the Psalter The 10 songs: Song 7 - The Song of Hannah These are the 10 songs of Judaism. Among them, two are found in the Psalter, and one is the Song of Solomon or Song of Songs, which I plan to delve into separately. It's also important to note that the …
The Significance of Jesus Seeing: A Lesson from John 1
Who is Jesus? Part 24, Sneaking up on Jesus John 1:35-38, 47-50 Once upon a time, two men tried to sneak up on Jesus. They wanted to observe him, not to meet with him. They failed. 35 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked …
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Understanding John 1: The Trinity in Baptism
Who is Jesus? part 24 A poem within a poem John chapter 1 is special. It has nothing to do with teaching, philosophy, or theology because it is a series of songs or poems. What songs should do is proclaim, and the proclamation is "this is who Jesus is." Except in this short section, we …
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Making an ass of myself 