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Poem: “American Dream”

Martha Nored — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:06:45 +0000

In celebration of the upcoming July 4 weekend, the Essay, Commentary and Poem will be about Freedom, Liberty, and America. Next week we will resume the series on “The Lord’s Supper” In the meantime enjoy Martha’s Poem “American Dream.” This is one of many of her poems that have been published American Dream

Commentary: “Our Culture Has No Clue!”

Prof. Nored — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:05:32 +0000

Our Culture Has No Clue! Ask most Americans to define freedom and they will give you the same answer as if you asked them to define liberty. Indeed surveys on these subjects always present the terms interchangeably. For once academic sources draw the proper line. Encyclopædia Britannica defines liberty as institutional protection against arbitrary power, …

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Essay: “Freedom vs. Liberty”

Prof. Nored — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:34:10 +0000

Freedom vs Liberty Give me liberty or give me death!” is a quotation Patrick Henry made in a speech at the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, at the St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia. [1} Why did he not say “Give me freedom or give me death!”? Thomas Jefferson defined liberty as “unobstructed …

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Commentary: Why Do We Do What We Do When We Do It?

Prof. Nored — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:11:09 +0000

The major series we have been doing is Reading the Bible Anew with focus on the The Lord’s Supper. Theological, traditional and cultural issues were explored. Not only we hope a deeper understanding of the Lord’s Supper has resulted, but we understand how tradition and culture has affected our practice in the local congregation. So …

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Essay: Reading the Bible Anew-The Lord’s Prayer- Introduction – Part One

Prof. Nored — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:05:16 +0000

Reading the Bible Anew-The Lord’s Prayer Introduction – Part One Have you ever been in or seen depicted a dangerous situation where spontaneously someone starts reciting the Lord’s Prayer? What is it about the Lord’s Prayer that evokes such instinctive behavior? In popular culture, the Lord’s Prayer is used not only in crisis situations, but …

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Commentary: God as Our Father

Prof. Nored — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:22:36 +0000

God As Our Father Sunday was Father’s Day– figures much maligned in our culture. Martha’s poem is a summary of theological truths about Fathers. The Essay is not mine. It is a scholarly discussion of God As Father. I will be very interested if anyone actually opens it up is only to see what’s there. …

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Essay: God As Father

Prof. Nored — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:16:32 +0000

God As Father Semeia 85 God the Father in the Gospel of John Adele Reinhartz, ed. Copyright © 1999 [2001] by Society of Biblical Literature. Published in Atlanta, GA. Contents Contributors to This Issue Introduction: “Father” As Metaphor in the Fourth Gospel Adele Reinhartz “Show Us the Father, and We Will Be Satisfied” (John 14:8) …

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Poem: Our Father

Martha Nored — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:01:06 +0000

Our Father We all have a father— Now isn’t that Great! He’s up in Heaven— So glad to relate! He formed us from The dirt of the earth. But loved us so much – His plan always works! Provider, Protector, Disciplines too. But, I am so glad He loves me and you! …

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Poem: The Cup of Blessing

Martha Nored — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 23:54:27 +0000

The Cup of Blessing Do you realize how blessed you are to be able to be a part of the Convenant God made with you. You celebrate this with Thanksgiving ( Eucharist ) ever Sunday. Martha’s poem captures this convenant.

From Eucharist to Lord’s Supper: Terminology, Origins, and Jewish Background of the Christian Meal

Prof. Nored — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 23:18:10 +0000

From Eucharist to Lord’s Supper: Terminology, Origins, and Jewish Background of the Christian Meal I. Introduction The Last Supper described in the Synoptic Gospels was not only Jesus’ farewell meal but also the institution of a sacred rite central to Christian worship. Early Christians developed distinct language to describe this meal, often reflecting theological emphasis. …

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