By Dr. Mike Ayers
Times have changed. In 4000 BC the fastest way to travel on land was by camel at a whopping 4 miles per hour. Today, if you’re wealthy enough, you can buy and drive a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport that travels at 267 MPH.
This dramatic increase in land travel illustrates something deeper about life in general. The truth is, lif [...]
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A Heart of Wisdom for 2013
By Dr. Mike Ayers
Times have changed. In 4000 BC the fastest way to travel on land was by camel at a whopping 4 miles per hour. Today, if you’re wealthy enough, you can buy and drive a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport that travels at 267 MPH.
This dramatic increase in land travel illustrates something deeper about life in general. The truth is, lif [...]
Devotional: Keep on Keepin’ On
By: Brittany Burnette
When I was in college, I kept a copy of the following quotation near my alarm clock. That way, every time that I scrambled to get out of bed in order to stop the incessant ringing, I would be forced to read these words. It reminded me why I was here, and it motivated me to keep pressing forward. Rumor has it that this wa [...]
Devotional: What We Do is Done for Hi...
By: Brittany Burnette
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28
6:5 Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, [...]
The Feast of the Epiphany – Lig...
The Feast of the Epiphany is an ancient celebration in church history that commemorates the incarnation of Jesus. It has been known to commemorate everything from the visit of the Magi to the baptism of Jesus. In the Roman Catholic church, it is often celebrated on January 6th. In Puerto Rico, for example, children will often put grass or hay [...]
Newtown tragedy strikes at the heart ...
The staff and faculty of CBS wish to express our deepest empathy for those who have been affected by the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut last Friday.
As an institution that is committed to the transformation of families and communities, our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families, children, teachers, staff and administrators [...]
Santa Claus
I’d like to take some time to give my take on the issue of Santa Claus. Keep in mind that I am doing this as a concerned theologian and not as a judgmental finger pointing legalist who just seeks to ruin everyone’s fun. Godly people disagree on this matter and I recognize that my convictions may not be shared by all God fearing Christians.
Re [...]
Celebremos el Mes de la Hispanidad | ...
“Hispanic Heritage Month – Many backgrounds. Many Stories. One American Spirit.”
Celebremos el Mes de la Hispanidad | Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
College of Biblical Studies Chapel Week October 8-12, 2012
Servicios Bilingue / Bilingual Services
Hora / Time: 4:30 – 6:15p.m.
Lugar / Location: Student Lounge
Lunes / M [...]
Signs of Being Tempted: by Nicolas El...
“Signs of Being Tempted” – Part 1 from CBSHouston.edu on Vimeo.
What Makes up the Good Life – P...
WHAT MAKES UP THE GOOD LIFE? ©
Paul R. Shockley, PhD
1 June 2012
www.prshockley.org
Part 5 of a 5-part series
Personal Testimony:
In conclusion, I submit to you from personal experience that the more I have yielded myself to God, following this maxim, the more fulfilled my life has become. Even though hardships come my way, I am not a [...]
What Makes up the Good Life – P...
WHAT MAKES UP THE GOOD LIFE? ©
Paul R. Shockley, PhD
1 June 2012
www.prshockley.org
Part 4 of a 5-part series
What Makes Up the Good Life? A Theological Response:
When I apply the combinational test to the answer given in the Westminster Shorter Catechism, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever,” I have come t [...]
