by chaseathompson | Dec 9, 2016 | Christmas |
Ambrose of Milan was an Italian government official, [reluctant] bishop, preacher, writer, hymn composer and champion of orthodoxy (against Arius, and others) that lived from 340-397 A. D.) An interesting figure, Ambrose, was made a Bishop of the church by popular...
by chaseathompson | Dec 7, 2016 | Quickhits |
Recently on this site, we’ve taken a look at the origins of a couple of (now-trite) Christian expressions: “Thoughts and prayers,” and “Love the sinner, hate the sin.” Below, you’ll find a very interesting quote from Charles...
by chaseathompson | Dec 5, 2016 | Christmas |
Have you ever wondered where the now banal expression “thoughts and prayers” originated? I haven’t either, but while reading C.S. Lewis this afternoon, I was quite surprised (and a little disappointed) to discover the great literary master himself...
by chaseathompson | Dec 2, 2016 | Christmas |
John Chrysostom (349 A.D. – 407 A.D.) may well have been one of the most profound preachers and teachers that the church has ever had. His very name means golden-mouthed, and is an indication of his ability to speak with power and passion. Chrysostom started...
by chaseathompson | Dec 1, 2016 | Christmas |
For the month of December, and in honor of the birth of Jesus (which may or may not have happened in December – post coming soon,) I plan on writing several shorter articles containing meditations and reflections on Christmas by spiritual giants from past years....
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