Generations of Faith

Recently, I came across an old photograph of my mother’s older siblings.It made me consider the faith of the previous generation of my family,It also made me consider my own faith as well.In Ezekiel 20, the prophet first discusses the continuing rebellion of the people.He then turns his attention to the fact that God will restore them.Ezekiel 20:41-42 (NRSVue) - As a pleasing odor I will accept you, when I bring you out from the peoples and gather you out of the countries where you have been scattered, and I will manifest my holiness among you in the sight of the nations. You shall know that...

Attacks on Christianity?

Jeremiah 1:19 (NRSVue) - They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, says the Lord, to deliver you.”This verse is part of God’s call and commission of Jeremiah.God reminds the prophet that people will oppose him.God also promises never to abandon Jeremiah.In John 17, Jesus prays for His disciples.Jesus prays for them and not the world.John 17:9 (NRSVue) - I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours.I find it amazing that these verses were on my mind at this time.This...