|
We all know that plans change. My plan this month was to walk through the book of Daniel. However, this will be my final article as my days of being pastor of New Life Church have come to an end. …
more
By Colin Rueter
|
11/11/23
|
|
Ezekiel: [ /ih-zee-kee-uhl/ ] noun – meaning "God's Strength."
The author of the text is the prophet Ezekiel, a contemporary of both Jeremiah and Daniel. The Book of Ezekiel was likely written …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
10/10/23
|
|
Lamentations: [ /lamənˈtāSHəns/ ] noun – the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping. The original name of the book in Hebrew can be translated “Alas!” or “How,” giving the …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
9/8/23
|
|
Jeremiah: [ /jeh·ruh·mai·uh/ ] noun – means exalted or appointed by God.
The book was written by the Prophet Jeremiah (Ch. 1:1) through a scribe names Baruch (Ch 36:2, 32), written sometime …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
8/7/23
|
|
What breaks your heart? This is more than a bad day, or a break-up with your last date. What are those things that you are passionate about? Is it your family, your job, your hobbies, people in your …
more
By Pastor Colleen Hoeft
|
7/31/23
|
|
Isaiah: [ /ahy-zahy-uh/ ] noun - A masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "salvation of the Lord.” Derived from the Hebrew phrase Yeshayahu, meaning "God saves." The book was written by the …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
7/7/23
|
|
Song of Solomon: The title from the first verse of the book, which mentions who the song comes from: “The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.” The original Hebrew version of the book took its …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
6/4/23
|
|
Ecclesiastes: [ /uh·klee·zee·a·steez/ ] noun --- a translation of the Hebrew word koheleth, which means “one who convenes an assembly” or simply a preacher. The name of this text for us is a …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
5/5/23
|
|
Proverbs: [ /prah-vurbz/ ] noun --- a short saying that expresses a universal truth for practical, righteous living. From the Hebrew root word meaning “to be like”.
The Book of Proverbs main …
more
Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
4/5/23
|
|
Psalm: [ /sä(l)m/ ] noun --- from the Greek word psalmos, "song sung to a harp", similar to the original Hebrew word and meaning.
The Book of Psalms lists many authors as this is a collection of …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
3/13/23
|
|
I don’t know about you but that seems impossible. How in the world can you love someone who doesn’t love you? How in the world can you love someone who wants to do you harm and tear you down? …
more
By Pastor Colleen Hoeft
|
3/5/23
|
|
Job: [ /jōb/ ] noun --- In Hebrew the name means ‘persecuted.’
The Book of Job does not list the author. Several suggestions have been put forth for authors: Job himself, who could have best …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
1/20/23
|
|
Esther: [ /eh·str/ ] noun --- A Persian name meaning “the star.” Her Hebrew name is Hadassah which means “myrtle,” like an evergreen; myrtle symbolizes peace, joy, …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
1/6/23
|
|
Ezra: [ / ez -r uh / ] noun --- from the Hebrew meaning “help” or “helper”.
Nehemiah: [ /nee- uh -mahy- uh / ] noun --- masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
12/3/22
|
|
I am taking this month’s article to step away from our journey through God’s word to speak about gratefulness. Yes, this coincides with the month of Thanksgiving, the day coming on …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church
|
11/3/22
|
|
Chronicles: [ /kränək(ə)ls/ ] noun --- the daily or yearly records of the transactions of a kingdom.
The author is unknown. However, tradition holds that much, if not all, of Chronicles …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
9/23/22
|
|
Kings: [ / ˈ kiŋz/ ] noun --- the ruler or sovereign over a nation.
The author is anonymous for both texts. Some commentators have suggested Ezra, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah as possible authors. …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
8/31/22
|
|
Samuel: [ /sam-yoo-uhl/ ] noun --- can be interpreted either as “name of God” or “God has heard.”
The author is anonymous for both texts. We know that Samuel wrote a book …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
8/3/22
|
|
Ruth: [ /ro ͞ oTH/] noun --- derived from the Hebrew word re’ut , meaning “friend”.
The Book of Ruth does not list the author. While tradition holds that it was Samuel, …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nlcwanamingo.org)
|
7/7/22
|
|
Judges: [ /jəj/ ] noun --- The Hebrew term shofet , which is translated into English as “judge,” is closer in meaning to “ruler,” a kind of military leader or deliverer …
more
By Pastor Colin Rueter, New Life Church (colin@nicwanamingo.org)
|
5/31/22
|
