Monthly Archives: January 2014

The book of Hebrews offers an extended comparison and contrast between the old covenant as presented in the Old Testament and the new covenant inaugurated by Christ and presented in the New Testament. The author argues that Jesus is superior … Continue reading →

O the bliss of those who hunger and thirst for all that sets them right with God, for they shall be satisfied to the full. Matthew 5:6 (Barclay) Dear Fellowship of the Burning Heart: This is the last blog post … Continue reading →

Dear Fellowship of the Burning Heart: We have physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual needs. Of course, we need to find the legitimate and appropriate ways to meet those needs. But that is not as simple as we imagine. In … Continue reading →

Dear Fellowship of the Burning Heart: These keys were listed in yesterday’s post: 1. Hear 2. Read 3. Study 4. Memorize 5. Meditate I previously discussed the first two. Now I will address the last three. 3. Study. Haven’t you … Continue reading →

Dear Fellowship of the Burning Heart: In a previous article, Relationship: Authentic or Synthetic, I asked the question: “What are the keys practices that foster it (relationship)?” I didn’t get any responses so I thought that I would give one. … Continue reading →

Psalm 34:8 KJV O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Dear Fellowship of the Burning Heart: The other day I saw a commercial showing a man being encouraged to try … Continue reading →

Dear Fellowship of the Burning Heart: In your study of the Bible have you ever wondered not just about what a particular passage means, but also why it has been placed in a particular spot in the flow of the … Continue reading →

Dear Fellowship of the Burning Heart: I sometimes get the feeling that there aren’t many of us around. At times I think people like us make others uncomfortable. So why the trouble? Why the bother? Why no just conform to … Continue reading →

Dear Fellowship of the Burning Heart: The members of this fellowship must possess one qualification, one quality, that is our defining attribute: passion. If you join this fellowship and exhibit this quality you had better expect the following responses: avoidance, … Continue reading →

Dear Fellowship of the Burning Heart: This past Sunday I shared with my congregation a habit I have developed which has helped me in my spiritual life. I am a bi-vocational pastor, so I don’t have a lot of time … Continue reading →