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Continue reading →: Critical Thinking & Your Special Moment
In the wise words of Winston Churchill, on the importance of being the best version of oneself, “There comes in every person’s life, that special moment, when a person is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and afforded the chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and…
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Continue reading →: Baptist Persecution in Colonial America & Religious Freedom
H. Leon McBeth cites Joseph Dawson’s conclusion regarding the emergence of religious liberty in America, “If the researchers of the world were to be asked who was most responsible for the American guarantee for religious liberty, their prompt reply would be ‘James Madison.’ However, if…
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Continue reading →: Four Approaches to Theology
While theology is the rational reflection on God/god(s) and every religion, regardless of simplicity or intricacy has a theology, Bruce Demarest defines systematic theology as, “the attempt to reduce religious truth to a coherent and relevant whole for the church [which serves to:] (1) edify the believing community, (2) allow…
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Continue reading →: Biblical Principles for Teaching
As Octavio J. Esqueda asserts, “The church and Christian ministry exists to glorify God as its single purpose.”[1] From this premise, understanding how to synthesize and implement the critical biblical foundations for teaching is vital to not only success in ministry, but also in bringing glory to God. The first…
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Continue reading →: Four Views of Baptist Origin
Leon McBeth cites four views pertaining to the sources of Baptist origin: (1) the outgrowth of English Separatism, (2) the influence of biblical Anabaptists, (3) the continuation of biblical teachings throughout the ages, and (4) the succession of organized Baptist churches through the ages.[1] Proponents believing the outgrowth of English…
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Continue reading →: Psalm 72: Why We Must Honor and Pray for Our Leaders
Psalm 72 is a royal psalm or coronation hymn marking the change of command ceremony in which power was being transferred from Kind David to his son Solomon. David’s prayer was for his son Solomon to reign in a way, which would reflect the justice of God, but it…
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Continue reading →: An Exegesis on Psalm 137:1-9
Calling for God to bash the heads of young children against the rocks makes Psalm 137 one of the most troubling chapters in the Psalter. However, the bloodthirsty hatred found within this petition, invoking the wrath of God, and hurling curses towards one’s enemies is what imprecatory psalms are…
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Continue reading →: Finding the Messiah in the Psalms
ABSTRACT & PURPOSE OF BIBLE STUDY Bible Study Class: How to find the Messiah in the Psalms. Summary Statement: All psalms have a relationship to the person and/or work of Christ, not just the traditional Messianic psalms. Goal: This study’s goal is not to uncover Christ in every verse, but…
Life-Giving Words of Hope & Encouragement
Hello,
I’m Chaplain Jeff Davis
With God, all things are possible. I write to offer hope and encouragement to anyone walking through the in-between seasons of life. My prayer is that as you read these words—and see your own story reflected in them—you’ll be strengthened, reminded you’re not alone, and drawn closer to the One who makes all things new.
Books:
120 Days of Hope – https://a.co/d/i66TtrZ,
When Mothers Pray – https://a.co/d/44fufb0,
Between Promise and Fulfillment – https://a.co/d/jinnSnK
The Beard Vow – https://a.co/d/jiQCn4f
The Unseen Realm in Plain Sight – https://a.co/d/fp34UOa
From Rooster to the Rock – https://a.co/d/flZ4LnX
Called By A New Name – https://a.co/d/0JiKFnw
Psalms For the Hard Seasons – https://a.co/d/76SZEkY
A Map Through the Night – https://a.co/d/d8U2cA4
Comfortable Captivity – https://a.co/d/0j8ByKJa
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