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The Hope of Resurrection

What do you know about the art of the Roman catacombs? Probably not very much. About 7 years ago I heard a fascinating lecture by Prof. Gregory Athnos of North Park College. A musician by training, Prof. Athnos had the opportunity to spend significant time studying all of the art work found in the Roman catacombs. It was an eye-opening experience for him and a very relevant study for Christians today.
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The Tale of Two Accusations

Recently, accusations of sexual assault against U.S. Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh have dominated the news. Judge Kavanaugh adamantly declares his innocence, while his accuser proclaims his guilt. Some say the accusation is false, while others believe the accuser. Since there is nothing new under the sun, it is helpful to turn to Scripture where we find stories of two men who were accused of rape.

In 2 Samuel 13, we read that Amnon lusted after his sister Tamar. His desires consumed him. The wickedness of his desire was so deep that he raped his own sister. His assault …

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Cleaning House: A Recommitment to Prayer

By now, most of us have out away our Christmas lights and decorations. However, the hope and truth of the Christmas story still remains. Luke 2:7 says “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” This one verse tells us that Jesus was born in a manger, because there was no room at the local motel.
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