by Peter James | Nov 28, 2024 | Praise and Thanksgiving
What is the difference between a Pilgrim and a Puritan? Pilgrims were a name given to a small band of English immigrants who came to America in 1620 on the Mayflower and settled in Plymouth. They were originally called “Separatists” for breaking with the...
by Peter James | Nov 27, 2024 | Edward Reynolds
Aristotle praised moderation as a virtue. Given how much polarization there is in American politics right now, I concur with Aristotle’s sentiment. In Christian parlance, moderation is closely aligned with the biblical word “temperance.”Edward...
by Peter James | Nov 26, 2024 | Wilhelm Loehe
Some people have an influence disproportionate to their humble circumstances. Wilhelm Loehe (also spelled Lohe, 1808-1872) is one such person. Wilhelm was derogatorily labeled “a pietist” by the examiner grading his trial sermon. It was the age of the...
by Peter James | Nov 25, 2024 | Clement of Rome
As I reflected on today’s prayer, I had a flashback of sitting in a seminary class studying Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. As my professor was explaining the conflict in the Corinthian church, he described Corinthian believers as...
by Peter James | Nov 24, 2024 | Clement of Alexandria
The enrollment cliff is coming to a college near you. The college-age population in America is shrinking, and universities are now feeling the squeeze. If you add higher tuition costs and increased debt load to the mix, you can appreciate why potential college...
