Even though Martin Stephan had many troubles in this life, and more than likely committed grievous sin, which caused his expulsion from the colony and the church, God nevertheless used him to achieve His purpose here on earth.
In our Bible study on April 29, 2026, we began our journey into C.S. Lewis's "The Great Divorce," exploring the book's themes of Hell as self-imposed isolation, the choice between Heaven and Hell, and how the story serves as a mirror for our own spiritual lives.
On April 29, 2026 at 6:36 PM, our class explored how reading the Gospel of Mark by recognizing patterns and echoes—especially in Mark 1:1–20—deepens understanding, highlighting John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and wilderness testing, the “at hand” kingdom, the call of fishermen, and the upside‑down kingship of Jesus.
It’s easy to get distracted by building grand things, forgetting that God's true work is simply rescuing broken people right where they are.
The Great Divorce is my favorite C.S. Lewis book. It truly forces us to look in the mirror and decide if we are actually willing to lay down our demons and walk toward the light.
Exploring the stories of Solomon, Elijah, and Elisha in 1st and 2nd Kings, our new "Foolish Wisdom" series reveals that God's truest wisdom is found not in human achievements but in rescuing everyday people right where they are.
On April 23, 2026, our class explored Micah 6–7, God’s deliverance from Egypt, the legacies of Omri/Ahab/Jezebel, Balaam and Balak, Elijah’s gentle whisper, and Jesus’ teaching on allegiance and endurance—emphasizing justice, mercy, humility, and trust in God’s protecting purposes.
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We look at Solomon's tragic fall into pride and power, reminding us that true wisdom isn't found in building our own empires, but in the self-emptying love of Jesus.