A triangle has three angles; a tricycle has three cycles or wheels, and the Trinity has three . . . nities??

Well, not exactly.

The Trinity refers to a belief about God, expressing the fact that the unity of His being exists (or subsists, to use the theological word) as three persons-Father, Son, and Spirit.  It is one of the most fruitful conceptions of Christian theology. Read the rest of this entry →

Cam Woolford, Missionary to Costa Rica

July 18, 2008

Dear Prayer Warriors,

Tomorrow (Saturday) we are heading to Postrervalle and Vilcas as a family.  The last time we did this on our return trip the road fell out from under the jeep.  I am sure my wife is a little concerned.  However, they have recently graded the road.  Please remember us in your prayers as we travel.  We hope to spend some time visiting and encouraging  the believers especially in Vilcas.

Please pray for Brother Ruben Terrazas and his wife Dorilda.  She has Read the rest of this entry →

Perhaps at the beginning of any theological study, there should be a course on knowing God.  What does it mean to “know” God?  Or what are the answers to the simple questions of, is God knowable, and if so, why should I worry about this knowledge?

Knowledge comes in many forms.  We can know about something’s existence, but is that adequate where God is concerned.  James Boice in his book The Foundations of Christian Faith describes another level of knowledge. He talks about the ability to know about a city…its streets, its neighborhoods, and its parks.  One could come to this knowledge by living there or by studying maps. This can be Read the rest of this entry →

Dear 10-19 Partners of TACTICA,

The team of Berean youth returned to Michigan this past week, and we are now preparing heavily for Team TACTICA September 2008!  It is always a joy to share how God is working, the fruit that He is bringing, and the ways that He is growing us along the journey. Read the rest of this entry →

Knowledge opens the door to life, and any theological study should include a discourse on the knowability of God near its beginning. But what does it mean to “know God?” Is God even knowable?

Knowledge comes in many forms. We can know facts, some thing’s existence, or even how to accomplish a task, but is that what it means to know God? In the Old Testament God was largely seen as “transcendent.” He was exalted, high, and beyond creation. In the New Testament Jesus called God “Father”, and by that brought him Read the rest of this entry →

Pastor Dana Arledge

“Oh, the hand of Providence is reaching out to help us on our way. ” These words from a popular Christian song from a few years ago seem to sum up many people’s understanding of the Providence of God. We look at situations that seem to help us out and gladly give Providence its just glory. Read the rest of this entry →

Non-academics frequently criticize academics for using fifty-cent words when ten-cent ones will do. In some cases that criticism is just; sometimes academics are just showing off. In other cases fifty-cent words carry a lot of freight and eliminate the need for distracting explanations.

The term ex nihilo is not only a fifty-cent word, it is also Read the rest of this entry →

Pastor Dana Arledge