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The Christian's Duty to Hope

The Christian’s Duty to Hope

November 14, 2016 · by Daniel Pentimone · in Biblical Studies

  According to the Apostle Peter, Christians are a privileged people. In just three verses (1 Peter 1:10-12) he showed that they obtain an ancient salvation. All the prophecies of the Old Testament were written for their benefit. In particular,…

A Visit to Wittenberg

A Visit to Wittenberg

October 31, 2016 · by Daniel Pentimone · in Personal

Happy Reformation Day! Today, 499 years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. This action touched off a spiral of events that led to the Protestant Reformation – a movement that placed…

Departing the Camp

Departing the Camp

October 26, 2016 · by Daniel Pentimone · in Biblical Studies

Modern Jerusalem looks nothing like the City of David in the time of Jesus. Today it is a bustling metropolis, complete with high-rise apartment buildings, sprawling suburbs, and densely-packed roadways. Yet Zion was once contained within walls. Outside the walls,…

Journaling and Commonplacing

Journaling and Commonplacing

October 24, 2016 · by Daniel Pentimone · in Leadership & Discipline

You might think of journaling as a hobby for your nonexistent free time, and most likely, you’ve never even heard of commonplacing. For myself, these two activities are not just a hobby, but vital tools for my life. In fact,…

The Christian's Treasure Chest

The Christian’s Treasure Chest

October 17, 2016 · by Daniel Pentimone · in Christian Living

The Pharaohs built vast eternal palaces, pyramids, for their mummified bodies. These gloomy chambers were filled with everything from chariots (to enjoy a good chase in the afterworld) to food and drink (since they would surely be hungry). They even…

Parables, Paradigms, and Profiles in Evangelism

Parables, Paradigms, and Profiles in Evangelism

October 12, 2016 · by Daniel Pentimone · in Evangelism & Missions

Is the gospel nothing more than a legal transaction in heaven, the details of a courtroom case played out before the Almighty, to be proclaimed in all the world? There is no doubt that this is the Gospel, and there…

The Approach to the Celestial City

The Approach to the Celestial City

October 6, 2016 · by Daniel Pentimone · in Uncategorized

My favorite part of the book ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’ is the last chapter. Christian and Hopeful both crossed a wide river, symbolizing death. John Bunyan’s description of their approach to the Celestial City always sends tingles down my spine, since his…

The Abuse of Knowledge

The Abuse of Knowledge

October 3, 2016 · by Daniel Pentimone · in Christian Living

You and I are gifted beyond comprehension to live in an age when so much information is available. Have you ever stopped to realize this? Never before has a generation had such a vast opportunity to learn, and I wonder…

A Summary of Elijah's Life

A Summary of Elijah’s Life

September 28, 2016 · by Daniel Pentimone · in Biblical Studies

The Great Famine Wearing a garment of hair and a leather belt, from the town of Tishbe in Gilead, a dramatic figure confronted Ahab the king of Israel. “As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand,”…

Electronics and Social Media: Power Tools for Good or Bad

Electronics and Social Media: Power Tools for Good or Bad

September 21, 2016 · by Daniel Pentimone · in Christian Living

I knew it wouldn’t be good when my friend said he wanted to play with the chainsaw. Starting it up with a roar, he smiled as the tool vibrated in his hands. He started out carefully, cutting through some loose…

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