Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…
The Bible came after the literature it comprises.
In other words, the material that became biblical wasn’t written in order to be part of a Bible. … Read More
August 27, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
New International Translation… Read More
August 21, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…
Not everyone who believes in it has the same Bible.
There are actually different bibles, though they all started with Jews (but before Judaism). The Christian … Read More
August 20, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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A nation without God’s guidance is a nation without order. Happy are those who keep God’s law!
Proverbs 29:18
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August 15, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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If you “know nothing” about the church calendar, seasons, colors, etc and would like to learn things in a comfortable setting, join Patti Nanney on August 19.
The class will be in the conference room … Read More
August 15, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…
Every Bible is actually a collection of books.
The word means something like “little library.” Many of the Bible’s books developed over a long period of … Read More
August 13, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…
- The system of chapters was introduced in A.D. 1238 by Cardinal Hugo de S. Caro.
- The verse notations were added in 1551 by Robertus Stephanus, after
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Read More August 6, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…
The Bible is important because it is the Word of God.
Yes, various human authors wrote it–but behind them was another Author: the Spirit of God. … Read More
August 6, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…
Given sufficient time to study just ten passages from the Bible, these are the passages I would select. (The list is in chronological order.)
- The Creation
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Read More July 30, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…
The Bible is a collection of books, written by dozens of authors over many hundreds of years. Some are very brief–less than a page–while others are … Read More
July 30, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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You might be interested in a free lecture series that Houston Baptist University will be running in August. For more information, feel free to contact Dr. J. Matthew Boyleston, Dean of the School of Fine … Read More
July 16, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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There has been a request to have a time where people that “know nothing” about the Bible, church, etc. can learn things in a comfortable setting.
Therefore, Patti Nanney will be leading 2 sessions — … Read More
June 27, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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Many of us enjoyed the C.S. Lewis classes Dr. Louis Markos held in January and September 2012, so I’m sharing with you some dates for some of his upcoming events.
First, Dr. Markos is currently … Read More
January 29, 2013 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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Lunch and Learn meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month (September to May) for lunch and Bible study. The current study features the book, God’s Answers for Today’s Problems: Proverbs by Kay Arthur and Pete … Read More
August 31, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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The phoenix has long been presented as a symbol of rebirth, immortality, and renewal.
The phoenix was a fabulous mythical Arabian bird mentioned in Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology. The phoenix, or firebird, was said … Read More
May 8, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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Paschal season is another name for Eastertide, the 50-day period between Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday. The blessing of the Paschal, or Easter candle, is an ancient tradition that is observed in Roman Catholic, Anglican,
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Read More May 2, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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Each season of the Christian year has a color that goes along with the season. The liturgical color of Eastertide is white.
White symbolizes purity, holiness, and virtue, as well as respect and reverence. White … Read More
April 26, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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What little we know of the images used by early Christians is what we can deduce from the use of images in the catacombs as decorations on their tombs. Many of the early images were … Read More
April 23, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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Long before the time of Christ, Egyptians saw a similarity between the cloth wrappings of their mummies and the butterfly’s cocoon. For these early people and the Greeks, who placed golden butterflies in their tombs, … Read More
April 5, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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In biblical times, palms were a sign of hope. When a tired and thirsty traveler was in the desert and saw a palm tree, he was delighted because he knew he was near an oasis … Read More
March 29, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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The “crown of thorns” signifies the pain, suffering, abuse, and the cruel manner in which Jesus was treated by soldiers, as well as the disbelief of many who did not accept him as God’s son.… Read More
March 21, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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Each season of the Christian year has a color that goes along with the season. This helps us remember what part of the Christian year we are celebrating. The color purple is associated with Lent … Read More
March 15, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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Some people may not realize that the pretzel is a Lenten food. According to a variety of different sources, pretzels were viewed as Lenten treats for several reasons.
As we have stated previously, Lent is … Read More
March 10, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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When does Lent begin?
Ash Wednesday, the day after Shrove Tuesday, is the real beginning of Lent. We usually begin Ash Wednesday with a service where we recognize our mortality, repent of our sins, and … Read More
February 24, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney
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Please bring your children (age 3-7) to join us in a study about Extravagant Generosity that will take place at the same time as the adult class on Wednesdays from October 26 through November 16th
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Read More October 18, 2011 in Faith Learns by Patti Nanney
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