Circumcision

Circumcision Circumcision of young boys continues to take place around the world. It is a requirement for Muslims and Jews, and is commonly practiced among Christians, even though it is not a Christian requirement. There is some worldwide debate about its...

God of Fire

We say, “all things in moderation.” Fire may be the best example for this little proverb. We use fire for so many reasons, though perhaps not quite so much as in the past. My old house still has piping used for gas lighting, for example. But even in 2020 most houses...

Hallowed Name

Hallowed Name When Jesus gave his disciples instructions on how they were to pray, he provided a model, commonly called, “the Lord’s prayer”.  The first two lines in the English Standard Version read, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name”.  A footnote for the...