Exhortations From A College Student There is great confusion on how to love people in our society today. What crosses the line of compromise? Or will I come across as hateful? I firmly believe so...
Witnessing Courageously
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Times of Restoration
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The Joy Set Before Us
Jesus had said, “Let us cross over to the other side.” He had not said, “Let us go out to the middle of the lake and sink.” And He doesn’t say that to us, either.Gretchen Post Newton’s First Law of...
Do Not Be Anxious
For some years now, I’ve had a laser focus on a home and its importance, ever since we renovated our house in order to be able to “age in place.” Installing new under-floor radiant heat and hardwood...
In No Way Alarmed
Jesus exuded grace and truth. The culture war is devoid of grace and does not lift up the person of Jesus, and thus it cannot give life or save anyone.Craig Sandford If you’re like me, at some point...
“The Time Has Come”
Monadnock Beacon: Twice-told (Bible) TalesA major element of Scripture consists of stories—historical events recounted in more or less detail. Sometimes the Bible’s imagery is vivid, but sometimes...
Witnessing To Strangers
It is on the rare occasion that I am accused of extroversion. When visitors come to Fairwood, where I live and work, I hope that my neighbor and friend, Gretchen, will be present to greet them with...
Bishop Odo’s Comfort
Detail from Bayeux Tapestry showing Bishop Odo rallying William the Conqueror's troops at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It’s not a cozy blanket. It’s a rod wielded in victorious battle. An entry...
Seen
Even in the kitchen, Jesus knows our lives “Mama, Mama, look at this!” This small phrase is probably one of the most repeated lines in our household these days. No matter what I’m doing, in the mind...
The Rock of Scripture
With this issue, we conclude our year-long series of tributes to the Word of God. What, then, have we gathered? We’ve talked a lot about the greatness of the Bible as it has been delivered to us in...
Being For, Not Just Against
While TIMES OF RESTORATION does not take political positions, we feel it important in this column, in order to provide basis for further understanding and prayer, to discuss selected current events...
Peaceful Courage
If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people (Romans 12:18). Let your reasonableness be known to everyone (Philippians 4:5). Our battle is not against flesh and blood...
There’s Only One Standard
Holding fast to the Word of God is our best hope and our best defense. Think about these present realities. irst, really “smart” people actually believe that all that we see, the created...