We usually tend to imagine a box for ourselves, others, and God. We plan what to do and what we expect. When we face unexpected things, we try to eliminate what is outside our imagined box, or force them to fit in. The Almighty is beyond any box we may create for Him. We don’t […]
At the end of our youth mission trip, we had a question session led by our youth. They asked amazing questions that we tried to answer as our time allowed. These questions will be a great source for my future sermons and writings! One question was, “How can we apply what we learned on this […]
We know the Christmas story by heart. It includes the birth of Jesus foretold to Mary and Joseph, born in a manger, the shepherds’ visit, the wise men bearing gifts, etc. We depict the elements of these parts in many ways in our homes, churches, and places. And yet, every time we read the gospels […]
Have you ever felt like your life is too ordinary to be used by God? Maybe you think you don’t have the rightskills, the right background, or the right kind of influence to make a difference for his kingdom. But what if Itold you that throughout Scripture, God has always chosen ordinary people to accomplish […]
Theologian-In-Residence returns at Tusculum University with a pastor discussing Christianity in the Middle East By Jim Wozniak on December 11, 2024 GREENEVILLE – Tusculum University will provide another opportunity for community members to grow in their faith and learn about Christianity in the Middle East when the popular Theologian-In-Residence series returns in February. Dr. Ramy N. Marcos Dr. Ramy N. […]
Last month, as we prepared our house for Thanksgiving guests, we cleaned, decorated, and filled our home with warmth. I joked with Amira, “You’re preparing as if Jesus himself is coming for Thanksgiving!” Don’t we all do the same when we host loved ones for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas? We put our best effort […]
The author of Hebrews highlights two core needs that humanity has in its relationship with the Creator: to hear from God and to be reconciled with Him. We need an apostle to reveal God’s word and a priest to lead us back to God. Over time, God sent numerous prophets and priests to restore a […]
We’ve been watching with concern as Hurricane Helene made its way across our own backyard, threatening our homes, communities, and lives. In moments like these, nature’s power can feel overwhelming, and the uncertainty can bring anxiety and fear. We are reminded of how small we are in the face of such immense forces beyond our […]
When COVID-19 pandemic started, our family intensified our walks and hikes. We had to create a safe outdoor routine, and we were lucky enough to have so many options. We visited several parks and hiked various trails. We overwhelmed our kids and ourselves with outdoor activities! In August 2020, we spent a few days at […]
It was so hard this time to write this letter because we have so many things coming in May. We are still celebrating the post resurrection appearances of Jesus, and we will have the National Day of Prayer, Mother’s Day, Ascension of the Lord, and Day of Pentecost. How could I connect all these celebrations […]
Jesus and his followers were Jews, accustomed to worshiping on Saturday, and viewed the Jerusalem Temple as the most holy place. The New Testament tells us that they went to worship on Saturday, and they went to the temple on the major Jewish holidays. And yet, Jesus challenged this concept during his ministry when he […]