Christ Hymns of Philippians
‘Even Death on a Cross…’Philippians 2:5-11 [Part 8] ‘Name it and claim it.’ This catch phrase marks a movement within contemporary American Christianity. It holds that God’s will for believers is ‘health and wealth,’ physical well-being, and financial success. All...
Christ Hymns of Philippians
‘Therefore God highly exalted Him…’Philippians 2:5-11 [Part 9] What makes a good drama? None less than Aristotle himself considered this question. It takes compelling characters, a good plot, and vital concerns. Oftentimes, it is marked by a critical turning point....
Christ Hymns of Philippians
Jesus Christ is Lord…Philippians 2:5-11 [Part 10] What’s in a name? According to the Scriptures, everything. A name not only identifies an individual, but describes the person’s essential nature and fundamental attributes. That’s why the most significant...
Resurrection Gospels, Spiritual Reflections
Behold, I am with you always…Matthew 28:16-20[This is the first of the Eleven Resurrection Gospel readings of Matins] Mountain top experiences loom large in Matthew’s Gospel. Satan’s last temptation of Jesus takes part on an ‘exceeding high mountain.’ (Matthew 4:8)....
Resurrection Gospels, Spiritual Reflections
‘For trembling and astonishment were upon them…’Mark 16: 1-8[This is the second of the Eleven Resurrection Gospel readings of Matins] Mark’s Resurrectional Gospel is the first mention of the Myrrh-bearing Women. We all know the story, or so we think. But, as so often...
