'THEOLOGY / RELIGION' Category

THE PRINCE OF PEACE

December 18th, 2005 · Posted in THEOLOGY / RELIGION · 1 Comment

In Advent we celebrate the coming for the Prince of Peace — Jesus Christ – while we also pray for peace in our world. Actually, Jesus was not the original "Prince of Peace".  Julius Caesar assumed that title for himself — but his interpretation of it was that peace would come by his domination of [...]

WORKING FOR RENEWAL

December 13th, 2005 · Posted in THEOLOGY / RELIGION, The Church Year · 0 Comments

One of the themes of Advent is the fact that God will renew the world — and that God’s will for justice, peace, and well being for all people will become a reality. The Bible talks about this in many places — most notably passages such as Isaiah 65:17-20 .  While passages like these may [...]

ADVENT QUESTIONS AND PRAYERS

December 11th, 2005 · Posted in SPIRITUALITY, THEOLOGY / RELIGION, The Church Year · 4 Comments

We are deep into the Season of Advent – and nearing the day of Christmas. 
As I think about the way many celebrate Christmas several questions come to mind:
First — Do we really need all the gift giving?  God has come into our lives through Jesus Christ.  This is the greatest gift that was ever made! [...]

GOD’S DESIRE FOR US

December 9th, 2005 · Posted in Prayer, SPIRITUALITY, THEOLOGY / RELIGION · 0 Comments

I came across a wonderful song — Be With Me –  while checking out the latest in the Advent Blogs at hopefulimagination.  It’s  about the deisre of  God for us to be with Him.
Here’s how Steve G at hoefulimagination describes it:
‘Be with me’ is the cry of God over each and everyone of us. He [...]

LIKE A CHILD

December 6th, 2005 · Posted in Reflections, THEOLOGY / RELIGION, The Church Year · 0 Comments

There is a wonderful post at Advent Blogs.05 about having to be vulnerable — like a child — to discover Jesus.
Read the post here.  It’s well worth your time!