There was a time when I was a member of the tribe whose eyes would glaze over and who would glance at their watches every time a pastor would say from the pulpit “now the Greek here is interesting…” Just keep it relevant, keep it contemporary, and keep it in English – these were what…
For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. In Greek mythology the story is told of twin giants, named Otus and Ephialtes. Together they were called the “Aloadae”, after their father, Aloeus. These two enormous brothers were ambitious and aggressive. At one point they even tried to storm Mount Olympus…
Here are some of the interesting things that have crossed my desktop in the last week. Current reading: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson. From Socrates to Sartre by T.Z. Lavine The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock As Christians, it might be a good idea to…
Here once again are some pictures of our life over the last week. As always, click on them to see the full picture and read the caption. Or you can just subscribe to our Instagram account. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Comings (@andrewcomings) Can you tell they’re related? View this…
I love watching old footage of street scenes in cities around the world. To me it is like a window on time, seeing people as they really were, living their normal lives, giving us a snapshot of what life was like at that particular place and time. It’s the closest we will probably ever come…
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. Many…
Lots of great content to share today, so let’s dive right in. The more I study the Bible, the more I have fallen in love with the original languages. In previous Linkin’ Logs I have mentioned the free online Hebrew and Greek courses I’ve been using. Here’s a great article that delves into the history…
There are a few more pictures to share from our Instagram account. As always, click to get the full picture and description. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Comings (@andrewcomings) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Comings (@andrewcomings) View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
Here’s a fun little blast from the past. Walt Disney once came to Brazil with a team of animators as part of a good-will trip designed to shore up South American support for the Allies in World War II. The result was the movie The Three Caballeros, and Zé Carioca, Brazil’s very own Disney character….
This week we’ll bite off a lager piece of James than usual, just because this section contains variations on one common theme. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My…