Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

"Refresing Biblical Studies for Preaching and Teaching"

Studying the Bible week in and week out for preaching and teaching, the pastor can find himself falling into dry routine. How to refresh?

Here are three suggestions from Dr. William Larkin, professor of Bible, Greek and New Testament at the CIU's Seminary and School of Missions. A more comprehensive list of Dr. Larkin's publications and lectures can be found on his faculty webpage.

Dr. Larkin teaches the following Online courses:

  • BIB 5133 - Acts to Revelation (Online). Coursework begins May 31, 2010 and ends August 6, 2010. Register by April 30, 2010.
  • GRE 6210 - Greek 3: From Exegesis to Exposition (Online). [GRE 5110 and GRE 5111 pre-requisite] Coursework begins August 24, 2010 and ends December 12, 2010. Register by August 2, 1010.
  • ICS 6024 - Understanding Cultures & Worldviews (Online) with Dr. David Cashin. Coursework begins August 24, 2010 and ends December 12, 2010. Register by August 2, 1010.

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