Articles
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11 mins read|04/21/22
Please Don’t Say These Six Things at My Funeral
I want the beginning of my funeral to be focused on Jesus, as well as the middle, the end, and every point in between. -
11 mins read|04/15/22
My God, My God, Why Have You ______ Me? Rethinking Psalm 22:1
The Messiah is exiled from God on the cross as Israel was. Forsaken as Israel was forsaken. Cast away from Yahweh as Israel was. Why? -
12 mins read|01/05/22
Why Not Diapers and Casseroles Instead of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh?
Couldn't Mary and Joseph have used more practical gifts? Why did the magi bring such unusual presents to the Christ Child? And how do these Gentiles fit into this very Jewish part of Matthew's Gospel? Let's ask some Old Testament prophets and poets for the answer. -
14 mins read|10/28/21
Did God Have Something Against Cowboys? Biblical Warnings about Trust in Horses
Why would God warn his people not to trust in horses? Let's take a look at the ancient Near East to see how horses were connected to sun worship and military muscle. Along the way, let's see how the "Name of God" is another title for the Son of God. -
16 mins read|08/05/21
Three Popular, Wrong Ideas About the Old Testament
The Old Testament is a long, strange book that’s not easy for modern readers to understand. What is understandable, therefore, is that people can get lost and confused when studying it. Here are three common misconceptions about it. -
12 mins read|12/22/20
O King of the Nations: Unity Deeper than Politics, Race, or Nationality
On each of the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve (December 17-23), Chad Bird will provide a meditation that focuses on the ancient “O Antiphons,” each of which addresses Christ by a different Old Testament name. Today’s reflection, the sixth in the series, is on “O King of the Nations.”
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Podcasts
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Lenten episode Psalm 10 Izzi Ray sings "Why"
As we enter Lent, we are so blessed to know that the scriptures give us a script to speak to God about our concerns and despair. -
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Psalm 3 Rebekah Caggegi sings "Arise O God"
King David had to flee for his life because his son Absolam was trying to kill him. -
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Christmas special! Psalm 126 , the dawn of hope, Izzi Ray sings "You Turn Tears into Joy"
Merry Christmas from Hidden Streams! -
Psalm 66 "Honor and Glory" sung by Izzi Ray
A great recounting of the mercies of God throughout the journey on earth. Izzi Ray sings "Honor and Glory".
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