An Introduction to an ancient language:
'Aramaic Thoughts' from Ben Shaw

Aramaic is one of the three languages used in writing the original texts of the Bible. It does not occur in the New Testament, which was composed entirely in Greek. However, some scholars are of the opinion that the Gospel According to Matthew may have originally been composed in Aramaic then translated later into…

Bible and Quote - September 8-12, 2014
'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns

 The upright man will not fear evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Ps 112:7Trust is not a passive state of mind. It is a vigorous act of the soul by which we choose to lay hold on the promises of God and cling to Him despite the adversity that at times seeks to overwhelm us. Jerry Bridges, 20th…

Jesus Relinquished His Will
'God's Words For US' from Cecelia Lester

  Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will. Mark 14:36 (NIV)   Jesus is in the garden of Gethsemane. He separated Himself from the disciples. He chose to humble Himself and seek His Father’s will.   Jesus…

Follow Me – And be Yoked!
'Point of Reference' from Fred Price

       The gospel’s offer of salvation is both an appeal and a command for sinners to repent and follow the dictates of the Savior; not a plea of passive acceptance, becoming a salve for guilty consciences – nor a means of enabling willful individuals to do as they please even as they…