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Thoughts on Suffering
07/25/10
Reid S. Monaghan
Thoughts on God, suffering and the gospel of Jesus Christ
Don't Fight Authority
07/08/10
Reid S. Monaghan
God has given us authority in our lives for our good and his glory. There is authority in the family, the church and civil government that has been ordained and instituted by God.
The Law and the People of God
06/27/10
Scott C. Jones
How should followers of Jesus view the Old Testament Law?
Genesis, The Doctrine of Creation and Science
06/13/10
Reid S. Monaghan
An interaction with questions and issues surrounding the interplay of science, the book of Genesis and the biblical doctrine of creation.
Historical Understandings of the Lord's Table
05/30/10
Reid S. Monaghan
A brief summary of historical understandings of the Lord's Table
Core Rhythms - Coming to the Lord's Table
05/30/10
Reid S. Monaghan
Ways in which we come to the Lord's Table as a church
Baptism and Covenant
05/23/10
Reid S. Monaghan
A discussion of baptism and its relationship to the new covenant. We take a look at whether the sign of the new covenant should be applied at birth or the new birth.
Preparing and Gathering for Worship
05/16/10
Reid S. Monaghan
The importance of our practice of gathering each week for worship
Work and Resting in Gospel Rythms
05/05/10
Protim Adhikari
Working and Resting in the Mission of God
Coming to the Scriptures
04/21/10
Reid S. Monaghan
A short guide to help us connect regularly with the sacred Scriptures.
Core Rhythms - Deepening our Life with God
04/12/10
Reid S. Monaghan
In God's grace and kindness he has given his people certain rhythms and spiritual practices in life in order to transform us and develop deep relationship with Him and one another.
Patrick of Ireland
03/15/10
Reid S. Monaghan
Each year a peculiar celebration takes place among many people. Green clothes are worn, green beer is imbibed and strange stories about snakes being chased out of Ireland are told. Shamrocks abound and leprechauns seem to jump out from behind every bush. People are pinched for not participating in the fashion of the day and parades are thrown in the name of a man who lived long ago. To someone who is Irish it is a special day of pride and cultural identification; ironically many use it as an excuse to get really drunk.1 Yes, I am speaking of March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. Strangely, few people know much about the man whose name adorns the day...
Lemuel Haynes
02/15/10
Reid S. Monaghan
A short summary of the life of the pioneering African American preacher Lemuel Haynes (1753–1833)
Booze and the Bible - Walking in the Wisdom of Good
01/24/10
Reid S. Monaghan
Looking at the teaching of Scripture regarding the use and abuse of alcohol
Walking in the Wisdom of God
01/04/10
Reid S. Monaghan
An introduction to the wisdom literature and the book of Proverbs
Our Desires and Living out Our Priorities
11/22/09
Reid S. Monaghan
Why do we not always do what we want? Or do we?
A Comparison of Karma and Divine Judgment
10/18/09
Reid S. Monaghan
A brief look two views of life, consequences and eternity
Mr. Un-Clean and the Gospel
10/11/09
Reid S. Monaghan
The Old Testament cleanliness codes point forward to the coming Christ who would sanctify a people for himself. Jesus is crucified outside of the camp to bring people to God and call us forward in sacrificial mission.
Rich and Poor in the Kingdom of God
10/04/09
Reid S. Monaghan
A biblical meditation on being rich or poor in light of the Kingdom of God.
Let Jesus Speak - Vignettes in the Gospels
09/25/09
Reid S. Monaghan
Looking at the identity of Jesus and how we encounter him in the gospels...
Mawidge...mawidge is what bwings us togewer today...
08/23/09
Reid S. Monaghan
A biblical meditation on marriage.
What is the Church?
06/09/09
Reid S. Monaghan
What is the Church? This article looks at the church as a people called to God through the gospel, transformed with him as they grow together and sent into the world on mission to represent for Jesus.
Life on Doctrine - Introduction to the Book of Ephesians
04/18/09
Reid S. Monaghan
A short introduction to the biblical book of Ephesians for contemporary readers.
The Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth
04/12/09
Reid S. Monaghan
A look at the historical reality of the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth
Relating to Caesar - Christians and Governments
03/30/09
Reid S. Monaghan
Throughout history, followers of Jesus have served faithfully under various forms of government and political regimes. This essay is a small treatment encouraging us to remain faithful to Christ in whatever circumstance or rule we find ourselves under.