By Ryan J. Pemberton
“In the middle of winter when fogs and rains most abound,” C. S. Lewis once wrote about those who inhabit the island of Niatirb, “they have a great festival which they call Exmas, and for 50 days, they prepare for it in the fashion I shall describe.” (more…)
When God established the feasts in the Old Testament, he set milestones to remind his people about who he was and how he had rescued them (over and over). While many Christians no longer celebrate the feasts, there are still plenty of places on our calendars where we can slow down to remember God. [Read more…]
Our political leaders need prayer, no matter who they are. And as Paul exhorted Timothy, Christians are called to pray for those “in high positions.”
As we go about everyday life, the realm of politics often seems so far removed. Or, to be honest, we may not feel like praying for every leader. But these five passages remind us to keep our political leaders on our prayer list—and that Christ upholds it all. [Read more…]