by Barry Howard | Feb 3, 2003 | Opinion
The Gospels are pivotal in helping us understand the fullness of the love of God. If you have not read the Gospels lately, you might be missing what life is all about. Whereas the Old Testament has the Law Books (or Pentateuch), the Historical Writings, the Wisdom...
by Barry Howard | Jan 16, 2003 | Opinion
The Psalms have often been called the hymnal of the Old Testament. This collection of Hebrew poetry contains 150 entries that include liturgical expressions of worship, capsules of Hebrew history, honest prayers and disturbing exclamations of lament. A regular...
by Barry Howard | Jan 13, 2003 | Opinion
Often I am asked, “What can I do to grow as a Christian?” Several things may help you grow in your faith, but one of the most important is reading the Bible every day. Sounds simple doesn’t it? Consider some of the advantages of daily Bible reading....
by Barry Howard | Jan 10, 2003 | Opinion
There are many reasons why winter is often considered an emotional downer. Some counselors attribute this wintry melancholy to post-holiday stress, while others believe it has more to do with isolation caused by blustery weather. Some studies associate seasonal...
by Barry Howard | Dec 20, 2002 | Opinion
God sent his Christmas gift special delivery as a babe in a manger. The Son of God was not a celebrity messiah, but the Savior who lived to reveal the ways of God to people just like you and me. Although the young couple held residence in Nazareth in Galilee, every...
