Q&A
Q. Why the title, Via Maris? A. It’s where Jesus walked, the region in which his influence began. Some 300 years before Christ, the network of Roman roads, the viae Romanae, began to extend the empire’s reach, eventually reaching Gaul, Britain, Asia and Africa. For...
In Arabah
Luke 4:1-13 . Philippians 2:6-8 . Hebrews 2:17 Walking south toward Jericho from the Jordan, Jesus left the road well before reaching the city. Turning northwest, he followed the broad rift into the barren wadis and hills of Arabah. As he turned, he smiled slightly at...
Ministering to One Another In the Christian Marriage
The term "one another" appears throughout the New Testament and applies beautifully to the husband and wife of a Christian marriage. The Bible’s advice on how to encourage, admonish, or instruct one another in matters of conduct and response is for the mutual good of...
The Easy Burden of Jesus’ Yoke
One morning while my friend Gordon and I were having coffee, he said, “Y’know, every morning I wake up feeling tired. Can’t remember the last time I woke up feeling rested. It’s not the physical side of doing the job, I can do that just fine. It’s all those...
I Am Worthy to Be Loved
Personalized and paraphrased Bible verses, bringing Scripture’s truth and encouragement to all who struggle with life. I Am Worthy to Be Loved Personalized and paraphrased Bible verses, bringing Scripture’s truth and encouragement to all who struggle with life. Read...
SHALOM: The PEACE of GOD
Excerpted from Shalom! by Douglas James Harris Baker Book House, 1970. Shalom: The Peace of God When I read Douglas Harris’ book, Shalom, in 1988, I was so impressed with its scope and comprehension of God’s peace that I very presumptuously excerpted the more salient...
The Servant Who Leads, The Leader Who Serves
A word study on the essentials of Christian servant-leadership The Servant Who Leads, The Leader Who Serves A word study on the essentials of Christian servant-leadership Peter Schipper, M.A. For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give...
SALVATION IS A SURE THING
AM I SAVED? HOW CAN I BE SURE! Your salvation does not depend upon the strength of your faith, for your salvation is found completely in Christ and his saving work for you. Take heart in God’s own words as he assures you of your salvation. Jesus said, “I am the living...
Practicing the Presence of God in the Midst of Pain and Illness
Excerpted and paraphrased from The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence. Brother Lawrence (Nicolas Herman, 1614-1691) came from a French peasant family. Following his army service during the Thirty...
Forgiveness: What It Is, What It Isn’t
Forgiveness: What it Is, What it Isn’t In the sermon, the pastor spoke of Maria, who had come to him for counsel and prayer several years ago. “Maria came to me seeking help in dealing with the abuse she had suffered as a teenager,” the pastor said. “If that wasn’t...