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Remaining Faithful by James R. Coggins
Hebrews 11 is the great chapter of faith. There we learn how Abraham and Moses and others lived faithful lives. But the Bible was not originally divided into chapters and verses. What was said in Hebrews 11 is closely connected … Continue reading
For Love of Country by James R. Coggins
The other night, my wife and I were praying for our country. (Our country is Canada, but similar issues are present in other countries.) We prayed for a restoration of truth, justice, wisdom, morality, and faith in God. And then … Continue reading
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Faith in Action by James R. Coggins
Hebrews 11 is often called the great faith chapter. It lists the deeds of many Old Testament believers. It defines faith as “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (verse 1). We think … Continue reading
Sports as Metaphor by James R. Coggins
Dr. Coggins, you are an expert on many subjects. For instance, I understand that you have an interesting perspective on sports as metaphor? Yes, I do. Thanks for asking. Football, for instance, is a metaphor for unjust social systems. The … Continue reading
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Fear of Death by James R. Coggins
Quite a number of years ago, I talked with my mother, who was then a senior citizen, about the reality of death. “Oh,” she said. “I’m not worried about that. I came to terms with death in 1948” (that is, … Continue reading
Jesus and Angels by James R. Coggins
Hebrews 1:1-2:4 is another Bible passage where our preconceived ideas have limited our understanding. Hebrews 1 starts by saying, “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, David, Hebrews, Jesus, messengers, Moses, New Testament, Old Testament
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Cougar Attack by James R. Coggins
What you see in the accompanying photo is clear evidence of a cougar attack. It was painful, and the outcome could have been far worse. Of course, as we all know, clear evidence can be misleading. The reality is something … Continue reading
Who Is Jesus? by James R. Coggins
What do we think of when we hear the name “Jesus”? How do we picture Him? The baby in the manger in Bethlehem? The rabbi walking the streets of Galilee and Judea, preaching good news and healing people? Hebrews 1:1-4 … Continue reading
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Tagged cosmic Jesus, Creation, divinity of Jesus, Hebrews, Jesus
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Let It Rain by James R. Coggins
I live in the province of British Columbia on the west coast of Canada, also known as “the wet coast.” The prevailing west winds off the vast Pacific Ocean bring in copious amounts of rain, especially on British Columbia’s mountain … Continue reading
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Tagged British Columbia, drought, Elijah, milk and honey, Promised Land, rain, Solomon, weather
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Questions by James R. Coggins
John 21, the story of the resurrected Jesus appearing to His close followers on the shore of the Sea of Galilee raises a number of questions that Christians would do well to ask themselves. These questions call for self-examination. Some … Continue reading
Imperfect Voices by James R. Coggins
I grew up in a small town with limited cultural opportunities. We didn’t have television until I was about seven. The only movie theater lasted just a short time. High school plays and band concerts were the extent of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Boy Dylan, brokenness, Poor Wayfaring Stranger, university
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The Wounds of Christ by James R. Coggins
A few years ago, my wife had major surgery. Fortunately, it was laparoscopic surgery. Rather than one massive incision, the surgeon made four small incisions an inch or two long to insert scopes and tubes into the interior of her … Continue reading
The Dominant Ideology of Our Age by James R. Coggins
It began with a discussion of journalism, in particular, a post by a fellow historian, Gerry Bowler. Bowler decried the collapse of journalism in the 21st century. (He writes from a Canadian perspective, but much of his analysis is relevant … Continue reading
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Tagged American Idol, Gerry Bowler, human rights, secular humanism
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Locked Doors by James R. Coggins
John 20:19-29 tells the story of Jesus’ followers fearfully hiding inside a locked room after His crucifixion, when Jesus suddenly joined them. Locked doors were no barrier to Him. This story is symbolic as well as factual. The point is … Continue reading
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Tagged China missionaries, church in China, Doubt, fear, persecution, Resurrection
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