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The New York Times Book Review (NYTBR) features “WISDOM… Where Are You?” by Brenda R. Berry
Brenda R. Berry’s wisdom-filled masterpiece, “WISDOM… Where Are You?,” was featured in the July issue of The New York Times Book Review. Current non-fiction and fiction books are reviewed in The New York Times Book Review (NYTBR), a weekly paper magazine supplement to...
THE BIBLE AND THE MODERN INTELLECTUAL SKEPTICS: – IN DEFENSE OF THE BIBLE
In an age of relativity, skepticism, proliferation of technology, and confusion, people seem to be making up their own Bible, their own God, and their own Theology. However, I would like to share some information that might surprise some of us, and it is this: ...
THEY SAY: …BUT I SAY
Righteousness and Blessedness of a “deeper treasure” or “MAKARIOS” in the Greek-- according to Christ Jesus, is based on His teaching in Luke 6:27-38 and Matthew 5-- commonly known as the BEATITUDES. What does it mean to be truly blessed and righteous above and beyond...
WHO SAID WHAT ABOUT JESUS—YESHUA HA-MESSIACH? …(Jesus the Messiah)
WHAT THE FATHER SAID ABOUT JESUS-THE SON?: --“This is My Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” ---(Matthew 3: 16-17) --“This is My Beloved Son; hear you Him.” ---(Matthew 17: 5-7) WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT HIMSELF: --I AM THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA: THE BEGINNING...
Fathers’ Day In America
INTRODUCTION: A few things stood out to me which I found to be enlightening and interesting as I awoke at my usual prayer time, about 2:30 a.m. on Fathers’ Day. I wondered what I could say to my two sons, my nephews, --who are now fathers, and a few associates who are...
FROM RESURRECTION MORNING AND BEYOND
--Gathering the parts and putting them together. After Lent, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, The Great Vigil of Easter, and Resurrection Sunday itself, there is a high “burst” of rejoicing, celebration, and worship. But when it all settles, what follows...
EASTER 2024
FROM RESURRECTION MORNING AND BEYOND: --Gathering the parts and putting them together. After Lent, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, The Great Vigil of Easter, and Resurrection Sunday itself, there is a high “burst” of rejoicing, celebration, and...
First and Last/ New & Old Things
A New Year’s Reflection on TIME for Every Year Whether we are clergy, laity, parents, teachers, or just someone at crossroads wondering how best to move forward into the new year, the following Scriptures and scenarios are recommended for guidance and reflection,...
HEALING PROMISES
BY: Rev. Brenda R. Berry- Presbyterian Pastor Emeritus (2019) INTRODUCTION: Science and medicine are good, but the Word of God is living, powerful, sharp, and quick. It is able to sever marrow from bone and spirit from flesh…” (Hebrews 4:12) To...
SOME ESSENTIALS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND PRACTICE
According to the Book of Hebrews INTRODUCTION: Although not sure, this book is believed to be written by Paul because of its format and focus. Scholars believe that it was written about 70 A.D. when the Temple at Jerusalem was destroyed, and many Jews were...
A STUDY OF PAUL’S LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT GALATIA, A PROVINCE OF ASIA MINOR: UNDERSTANDING AND LEARNING TO LIVE BY GRACE
The transition from Law to Grace in the economy and practice of our Christian faith. INTRODUCTION Throughout the book of Leviticus the intricacies and burdens of the practices of the Old Covenant given to Moses for the Israelites are outlined in detail. These...
A STUDY OF PAUL’S LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT GALATIA, A PROVINCE OF ASIA MINOR
INTRODUCTION In the book of Hebrews Chapter 9, the writer outlines the intricacies of the institutions and practices of the Old Covenant as Moses and the Israelites had to do them on a regular basis for over 430 years. All the rituals that were necessary before...