Catalyst Question What kind of evidence do you need to believe something is true? Evidence of Life Recently, the possibility of life on another planet hit the news. While studying a planet 124 light years away from Earth, scientists made a surprising discovery. Thanks to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Lessons from Paul’s Prison Epistle: A Study of Colossians In this episode of Sermon Notes, hosts Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the concluding chapter of the Book of Colossians, discussing the profound Christology and transformative truths presented by Paul. They reflect on the power of community in
Going to a Dead Church on Purpose No church should die, but some will die. What if God calls you to a church that just isn’t going to make it? Josh and Sam discuss how pastors can shepherd dying churches. Miracles still happen! If God can save any person, He
Saint Mark tells us in his Gospel that as the disciples came down from the Mount of the Transfiguration, they were discussing among themselves what “rising from the dead” could mean (see Mark 9:10). A little earlier, the Lord had foretold his passion and his resurrection after three days. Peter
If the case against God’s goodness almost always references the Holocaust, this argument almost always references the Inquisition. Whatever the notional benefits of religious membership, how can one reasonably subject one’s life and choices to institutions that are responsible for so much intolerance and bloodshed, so many benighted centuries of
Editor’s note: Meridian is pleased to partner with the Eyres in presenting their new online course called HOW TO LIVE The Second Half of Life. The course is in its final stages of development and is built around short posts and emails so that members can listen and participate with
Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources and events from other organizations and institutions. These Lutheran and ecumenical partner organizations work alongside the ELCA to support worship leaders, worship planners, musicians, and all who care about the worship of the church. ELCA Worship also features resources from Augsburg Fortress Publishers in a
Colossians 3: Practical Applications of the Gospel In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Brian Ball welcomes Pastor John Joseph, the campus and teaching pastor at the Station Hill campus, to dive deeper into the Book of Colossians. Throughout their conversation, they explore Paul’s declaration of Christ’s supremacy and