The Maccabean Rebellion and the Hidden Stories of the Apocrypha
The Apocrypha, meaning “The Secret or Hidden Things,” is a section of certain Bibles that contains stories and historical accounts not included in the Hebrew Canon. The Jewish
Exile and Return of the Jews: Hope amid Despair
In 597 B.C., thousands of Jewish people were taken from Judah to Babylon as exiles. In those days, many people believed in “territorial gods,” meaning that each god had power o
Rebuilding Jerusalem: Nehemiah, Ezra, and the Restoration of Faith
Building the Jerusalem Wall In 444 B.C., Nehemiah, serving as the king’s appointed governor of Jerusalem, made a bold request. He sought permission to cross the river, procure ti
David’s Legacy and the Political Divisions of Israel: A Scriptural Analysis
Preamble: David’s reign brought unity between Judah and Israel under his personal leadership. However, this political structure demanded strong leadership, something the House of
Return from Exile and Life under the Persians: A New Beginning
Life Under the Persians Under Persian rule, agriculture, industry, and trade flourished, and the construction of vast roads improved communication across the empire. Darius I, the
TRS Prayer
Almighty Creator of the whole universe. Blessed be Your Holy Name. We thank you for your watchful providence in the past and for the promise of thy guidance in the days to come. As
St. Peter’s Church Prayer
God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, we beseech thee to behold us as we kneel this morning before thy throne of grace. We give thee thanks; we glorify thee for all thy
God Never Fails
We grow accustomed to failure. There is never a success that is not built upon a dozen failures. No man is so wise, strong, or good that his path is not marked with many a failure.
Our Responsibility
Every person has their own unique lot, their own moment, their own opportunity, and their own responsibility. God does not ask anyone to bear what is meant for another; He only ask
A Great Triumph
The three greatest things in the universe are Love, Life, and God. They are as high as the heavens, as deep as the ocean. The greatest intellectual or academic minds cannot measure