I was up on the highest part of our roof the other day and I was scared. I was scared the roof would not hold my weight, scared CJ would lean just a little too far over the side and go plunging down to his death, scared I would lose my balance and go [...]
This fairly well-written fantasy trilogy by Philip Pullman, which I checked out from a middle school library, consists of The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. Lyra, a main character in all three books, is a rowdy young girl who is drawn into the pursuit of a mysterious substance known as [...]
Essential doctrine must have its basis in the Bible, where it will often be treated explicitly and at length. It leads one to reconciliation with and devotion to God. Essential doctrine is never in conflict with the Bible.
The Apostles’ Creed is a good example of essential doctrine. The existence of a [...]
Although heritage is not something I have considered terribly important, it is an inescapable part of what defines me. I think of it as an intricate, closely woven tapestry in the background of my life. My Aunt Judy’s death left a ragged hole in that tapestry.
The picture of the closed casket [...]
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only begotten son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. On the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended [...]
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