Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A. Counseling Only the Gospels mention Mary Magdalene—and just twelve times. Much of what we have read in articles or seen portrayed in the films is based on conjecture. So what does Scripture actually tells us? Mary Magdalene was a follower of Jesus who witnessed his crucifixion and beheld his resurrected body. […]
Reflections on the Redeemed: Joseph
Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A. Counseling Given that we are in the season of Lent, this month we are examining the key characteristics of the dreamer turned redeemer: Joseph, the son of Jacob. Joseph had every advantage in terms of appearance, intelligence, and favor (in his father’s eyes). The one key aspect of his personality that […]
Reflections on the Redeemed: Noah
Rev Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A. Counseling Continuing our series on the redeemed, this month we are reflecting on the strengths and weaknesses of Noah. A predecessor of Abraham, God chose Noah and his family to be his means of preserving humankind and the earth’s wildlife in anticipation of renewing creation. Because of the escalating corruption […]
Reflections on the Redeemed: Esther
Rev. Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A., Counseling As the pandemic lingers into the new year, I am starting a new series on the redeemed. We’ll read brief high and low points of each of these biblical characters—some of whom are lesser known to Scripture. To inaugurate 2021, we will review the Jewish heroine, Esther. On the […]
2020 Vision: Anticipation
Rev. Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A. Counseling As we conclude this year-long study on what it takes to maintain 2020 vision, our last but not least means of staying focused is anticipating: longing and looking for Christ to enter into our stories. While New Testament Greek utilizes several words that convey the idea of “anticipating,” προσδοκάω (pronounced pros·dok·ah·o), best exresses the […]
2020 Vision: Thanksgiving
Rev. Gordon Green, M.Div., M.A., Counseling As we continue this year-long study on what it takes to maintain 2020 vision, another means of staying focused is thanksgiving—giving thanks to our Creator in all circumstances. (Please keep in mind that these twelve elements of 2020 vision are not ranked but are presented thematically. As such, we are […]
