Jun 6, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris I have always been fascinated by the idea of “addition by subtraction.” At times, our impact and effectiveness can be increased when we take away distractions and focus on what is most important. In the eighth chapter of John’s Gospel, Jesus did...
May 31, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris How does one begin to describe an infinite God with finite words and ideas? Over the centuries, some theologians have opted for a method known as “via negativa,” a Latin phrase that could literally be translated as “the way of the negative.”...
May 25, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris In the midst of a week filled with questioning, pain, and unspeakable horror, we all need to be reminded that God is with us. Though darkness threatens us, it will not overcome us. May we stand secure on the promise that we are not (and never...
May 18, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, News, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Despite its name, many readers of the book of Revelation find it to be shrouded in mystery. Too often, it is viewed as a coded predictor of the future (End Times). Many interpreters suggest that merely decoding the message would give us a clear...
May 11, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
We are a family that savors a morning cup of coffee. The first thing that I do in the mornings, after letting the dog out, is to fill the kettle with water and begin making two cups of coffee — one for me and one for the missus. Admittedly, however, I had not...
May 4, 2022 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris The premature leak of the draft opinion in the Supreme Court’s current abortion case has brought that conversation to the forefront of public discourse this week. Many news outlets frame the conversation as between those who are “pro-life” and...
