Tag Archives: John the Baptist

A Cleansing Stream

Posted on February 20, 2025 by dtopliff

In Judaism, a mikveh (or sometimes mikvah) is a ritual bath for purification and cleansing to prepare worshippers to enter the temple. The name means “collection of water.” The water must come from a natural source such as a lake, … Continue reading →

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Children of God by James R. Coggins

Posted on February 15, 2023 by jrcoggins

When Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, God declared, “This is My Son” (Matthew 3:17 NIV). Then Satan quickly tempted Jesus, saying, “If you are the Son of God…” (Matthew 4:3,6). Satan was casting doubt, asking Jesus if He … Continue reading →

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Uncomfortable Preaching by James R. Coggins

Posted on February 1, 2023 by jrcoggins

Years ago, I was involved in the planning of a Christian writing conference. We asked the director of a highly regarded Christian theatre group to teach a seminar on writing plays. When he said yes, we asked him if he … Continue reading →

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Location, Location, Location by James R. Coggins

Posted on March 1, 2022 by jrcoggins

Mark 1:4-20 describe the ministry of John the Baptist and the beginning of the ministry of Jesus. John the Baptist preached in the desert/wilderness near the southern end of the Jordan River, where it empties into the Dead Sea. He … Continue reading →

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The Good News by James R. Coggins

Posted on February 15, 2022 by jrcoggins

Many modern commentators deny the divinity of Jesus, arguing that He never claimed to be God. However, the book of Mark declares at the beginning, in what serves as a title, “The Beginning of the Good News about Jesus the … Continue reading →

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A Personal God by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 7, 2021 by jrcoggins

Luke 1:5-25 tells a story with cosmic significance. The priest Zechariah was performing temple service on behalf of all the Jewish people (and in a sense on behalf of all people). Gabriel, an angel, who stands in the presence of … Continue reading →

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Fruit and Love by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 30, 2019 by juliearduini

This fall I’ve been attending a small group that has been discussing principles gleaned from the movie, Overcomer. There has been so much great conversation there. The one main theme I’ve come away with is when it comes to our … Continue reading →

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Unpopular Parenting

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Jennifer Slattery

Oh, the advice, admonitions, and warnings I received when our daughter was young, and often from people who had very little day-to-day contact with us. Their biggest complaint? That I sheltered her too much. And in every accusation came the … Continue reading →

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Living Free by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 3, 2013 by juliearduini

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I wonder if Facebook is a barometer when it comes to our feelings about our country. Many of my updates from all walks of life (writers, Upstate NY friends, Ohio friends, family) are … Continue reading →

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