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A Biblical Expedition

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-12-15T11:40:44-07:00

by Chinelle Flood Biblical Interpretation might be better described as an Interpretive Expedition. Why an expedition? The word “expedition” has a tantalizing ring to it. It instantly perks the senses to something far beyond a mere trip across town to the local hardware store. It hints at adventure, fills the air with spices, peeks in on exotic locations, and has treasure hunters expediting their passports. By the time a Bible student makes their way through the journey of interpretation, they will have been transported back to an ancient time, observed sacred yet living texts, discerned their purpose, touched what is holy, [...]

A Biblical ExpeditionLisa Harp Hinds2023-12-15T11:40:44-07:00

Give Thanks, Share Jesus

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-12-07T15:37:40-07:00

by Loren Gjesdal This is the season in which we are reminded to give thanks in everything (1 Thes 5:18). The last part of the Mission Statement of the church where I serve as co-pastor is summarized with the words, Share Jesus. Give Thanks, Share Jesus. At the Marion Church of God (Seventh Day), they go together. For many Christians, evangelism carries the connotation of going door to door handing out pamphlets or otherwise giving a gospel summary followed by an invitation to receive Jesus as Savior. For many, such efforts are intimidating and often frustratingly unfruitful. Maybe there is a [...]

Give Thanks, Share JesusLisa Harp Hinds2023-12-07T15:37:40-07:00

The Hope of Israel

Lisa Harp Hinds2024-02-21T14:56:44-07:00

Recovering the Passion, Clarifying the Issues, Praying for an End to the Middle-East Conflict (11/2/2023) This event has already taken place. Register to watch the recording (please consider giving a donation during checkout). A 90-minute webinar featuring a panel discussion surrounding CoG7’s historic view of the modern state of Israel, how this view has been reshaped over time, and the challenges of aligning our response to the present Israel-Hamas conflict with our pacifist stance and the Bible’s command to love our enemies. The panel will respond to questions submitted ahead of time. This webinar is in English, only. Register for this [...]

The Hope of IsraelLisa Harp Hinds2024-02-21T14:56:44-07:00

Response to the Middle East Conflict

Lisa Harp Hinds2024-02-21T14:57:44-07:00

A Discussion and Time of Prayer for the Israeli-Hamas War (10/19/2023) This event has already taken place. Register to watch the recording. Whaid Rose (Artios Center Dean) and Jason Overman (Bible Advocate Editor) lead a discussion about the current Middle East conflict, including what this means for the surrounding Arab nations, the rest of the world, and the Christian community, followed by a time of prayer for peace and healing. Register for this webinar for free at https://my.artioscollege.org/en/resource/45. *This webinar was made possible by donors who recognize the value of this type of resource. To help us continue to make resources [...]

Response to the Middle East ConflictLisa Harp Hinds2024-02-21T14:57:44-07:00

Leadership Context: Are You a Leader in the Church?

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T14:14:58-07:00

by Loren Gjesdal Leadership cannot take place in a vacuum. By definition, leadership requires at least 2 people (one to lead and one or more to be led), and almost always takes place within some organizational context, whether formal or informal. Imagine, for instance, a formal context of leadership. Imagine you were hired to an executive position at Apple, such as Director of New Product Development. What are some of the questions you might have? Who is on the team? What are our objectives? What are our resources, procedures and limitations? To fulfill your new role, you would need to know [...]

Leadership Context: Are You a Leader in the Church?Lisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T14:14:58-07:00

3 Strategies for More Honest Biblical Interpretation

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T14:10:30-07:00

by Brian Franks It’s an encouragement and a challenge you’ll often hear from the pulpit. Pastors will prescribe it in visitation. It’s often the right answer at the end of a sermon or lesson. Read your Bible. Certain denominations place a huge emphasis on regular Bible reading, either in the service or at home or both. Indeed, it is a very important discipline and can also be a great joy. However, there are some pitfalls to Bible reading that don’t get mentioned as often as the phrase, ”read your Bible.” Often, in following the guidance to “read your Bible,” the believer [...]

3 Strategies for More Honest Biblical InterpretationLisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T14:10:30-07:00

All the Queen’s Horses: A Leadership Lesson from Elizabeth II

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T14:04:33-07:00

by Whaid Rose I came across a new term in the days following the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II. It is used to describe the late Queen’s extraordinary influence during her long reign as British Monarch. She was only ten years old when she became heir to the throne in 1936. Eleven years later (age 21) the young Princess made this remarkable promise to her people: “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” [...]

All the Queen’s Horses: A Leadership Lesson from Elizabeth IILisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T14:04:33-07:00

Fine-tuned Heart

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T14:00:00-07:00

by Martin Cicero For this article, I was struggling as to whether I wanted to talk about the heart or the brain. There is so much detail that I can’t see how either one happened by chance. The brain has approximately 86 billion neurons in our brains, woven together by an estimated 100 trillion connections, or synapses. The heart, on the other hand, beats approximately 115,000 times a day and is connected to a blood vessel system that, if stretched out, would extend approximately 1,500 miles. The heart is an organ, a muscle at the center of our circulatory system. It [...]

Fine-tuned HeartLisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T14:00:00-07:00

Fine-tuned Eye

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T13:57:02-07:00

by Martin Cicero Have you ever thought about the human eye and what it takes for us to see? Dr. Faris Ghosheh, who specializes in corneal transplantation, cataracts and refractive surgery, gets us started: To process vision, the light reflected from an object in our field of view is gathered by the cornea. The cornea then refracts the light rays through the pupil (the center of the iris where light enters the eye). The iris then passes the image onto the crystalline lens. The lens in the eye focuses the light rays, projecting them to a point at the back of [...]

Fine-tuned EyeLisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T13:57:02-07:00

Fine-tuned Water

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T13:53:38-07:00

by Martin Cicero As I continue to look at our world and how fine-tuned it is, I am so amazed at how God put it all together. Paul Davies, a theoretical physicist, wrote this about our world being fine-tuned, “There is now broad agreement among physicists and cosmologists that the Universe is in several respects ‘fine-tuned’ for life.” Our world and our universe, and even our own bodies, have been fine-tuned for life. Today I want to continue by looking at something we tend to take for granted: water. Without it there would be no life! The Basics of Water Let’s [...]

Fine-tuned WaterLisa Harp Hinds2023-11-16T13:53:38-07:00

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