A few years ago, I found myself in a place of exhaustion. A friend of mine prayed for God to give me clarity, and that very night, I had a dream that Jesus was coming back in ten years. While I have no idea if Jesus will actually come back in ten years or tomorrow or generations from now, what I do know is that this dream changed me, and I haven't been the same since.
What about you? Imagine if you knew with absolute certainty (reminder, we don't) that Jesus is coming back in ten years. What would change about your life? What would change about what you're thinking about and what you're doing with your time?
Here's what I know down deep in my core: if we as a Church knew this, it would change everything. |
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February 5 — Access to Braille Bibles remains a significant challenge for Zimbabwe's 125,000 blind citizens, with costs reaching $600 per set. Advocates emphasize Braille as a tool for empowerment, but few churches or schools have full copies. While audio Bibles exist, many prefer the personal connection of reading. Stigma and limited resources often exclude the visually impaired from church life. (Religion Unplugged) |
| February 6 — St. Augustine of Hippo (354–430) offers wisdom that resonates deeply with today's challenges. His Confessions chronicles a journey from a life of materialism and doubt to profound faith, mirroring struggles many face today. A photo gallery accompanying the article pairs Augustine's timeless insights with masterpieces of modern art, illustrating the enduring relevance of his teachings. (Aleteia) |
| February 6 — For the first time in 750 years, forensic science has reconstructed the face of St. Thomas Aquinas, offering a glimpse of the influential theologian. Using partial remains of his skull, researchers created a digital bust, revealing a "humble" face that reflects his character. Aquinas' teachings, including his Summa Theologica, continue to shape Christian theology and philosophy. (Christian Today) |
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Everyone has favorite books of the Bible — and most people have least favorite books, too. So it should come as no surprise that the people who compiled the Biblical canons had their own opinions on the matter.
In the centuries-long process of discerning which texts were genuinely inspired by God; which were not inspired, but still spiritually edifying; and which were spurious and even dangerous, both the Old and New Testaments had some close calls. These are known as the antilegomena — Greek for "spoken against," or "disputed" — and this is their story. |
| Like Haggai, Zechariah advocates for rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem — but where Haggai was "bad cop," rebuking the people's sin and unfaithfulness, Zechariah plays "good cop," encouraging hope in the coming of the Messiah. Here's your quick reference guide to the book. |
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For the women in Bible times, being overlooked, marginalized, and having your contributions discounted because you're a woman was just the way things were. In this ten-lesson workbook, Max Lucado tells some of his favorite accounts of women in Scripture and the remarkable way God broke down cultural barriers to use them in the unfolding of His story. |
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