The Name He RefusedA Short Story Inspired by John 1:19-20 The questions began before sunrise. Ethan Cole had grown accustomed to people stopping him after his community outreach events. Some wanted advice. Others wanted…russhjelm.bsky.social·5d ago·7 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Christology of Pseudo-ClementIn this post I will be referencing two pseudonymous works attributed to St. Clement of Rome. Despite the fact that scholars question the authenticity of these writings, they still serve as an early wi…Answering Islam·5d ago·28 min readRecognitions (Clement of Rome)Book ITiberius CæsarGod
The Witness Who Knew His NameA Poem Inspired by John 1:19-20 Beside the river's winding thread,Where desert winds their whispers spread,A solitary herald stoodAmong the stones and drifting wood.No throne adorned his humble place,…russhjelm.bsky.social·5d ago·5 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Clear Voice of a Faithful WitnessA Bible Study Reflecting on John 1:19-20 John 1:19–20 records a pivotal moment in the ministry of John the Baptist: “And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jeru…russhjelm.bsky.social·5d ago·11 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
A Clear Voice for ChristA Devotional for June 4, 2026 on John 1:19–20 John 1:19–20 says, “And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ He confessed, and …russhjelm.bsky.social·5d ago·3 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
Sticky Stones?A few words on forgivenessCody Coyne (he/him)·6d ago·4 min readFollowreligionfaithforgivenessunitarian
The Line No One Could CrossA Short Story Inspired by Job 1:12 The storm rolled into Cedar Ridge just before sunset. Dark clouds stacked themselves across the Missouri sky, and the wind bent the tops of the oak trees lining the …russhjelm.bsky.social·6d ago·7 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Boundary of God’s Sovereign HandA Poem Inspired by Job 1:12 Beneath the heights where timeless splendors shine,Beyond the reach of mortal thought and gaze,There stands a throne no darkness can confine,Ancient of Days above all earth…russhjelm.bsky.social·6d ago·5 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Boundary of God’s Sovereign HandA Bible Study Reflecting on Job 1:12 Job 1:12 stands as one of the most profound and sobering verses in all of Scripture. The verse records the Lord’s response to Satan after the adversary has challen…russhjelm.bsky.social·6d ago·12 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Boundary of God’s Sovereign HandA Devotional for June 3, 2026 on Job 1:12 Job 1:12 records a remarkable moment in the heavenly conversation surrounding Job’s life. God permits Satan to test Job, yet He also establishes a boundary: “…russhjelm.bsky.social·6d ago·2 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Highway SouthA Short Story Inspired by Matthew 2:14-15 The call came at 2:13 in the morning. Elias Mercer woke to the shrill vibration of his phone against the nightstand. For several seconds he stared into the da…russhjelm.bsky.social·Jun 2·7 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Flight Beneath the Watchful StarsA Poem Inspired by Matthew 2:14-15 When midnight wrapped the hills in solemn shade,And every wind moved softly through the land,A quiet fear through hidden chambers strayed,Like drifting ash no mortal…russhjelm.bsky.social·Jun 2·5 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
Out of Egypt I Called My SonA Bible Study Reflecting on Matthew 2:14-15 Matthew 2:14–15 records a moment of quiet obedience in the midst of danger: “So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt…russhjelm.bsky.social·Jun 2·12 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Flight Beneath the Faithful Hand of GodA Devotional for Jun 2, 2026 on Matthew 2:14-15 Matthew 2:14–15 reminds us that God often leads His people through unexpected roads in order to preserve His promises. Joseph rose in the night, gathere…russhjelm.bsky.social·Jun 2·3 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Lights Above Mercer StreetA Short Story Inspired by Genesis 1:14-15 The power went out just after midnight. At first the city resisted the darkness. Backup signs flickered red over alley doors. Emergency lights glowed dimly in…russhjelm.bsky.social·Jun 1·6 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Lamps of Heaven Beneath the Voice of GodA Poem Inspired by Genesis 1:14-15 Before the mountains raised their solemn height,Before the seas were taught their ancient song,Before the pilgrim soul distinguished nightFrom all the fleeting shado…russhjelm.bsky.social·Jun 1·6 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Appointed Lights Beneath the Sovereign Word of GodA Bible Study Reflecting on Genesis 1:14-15 Genesis 1:14–15 stands as one of the most profound declarations in Scripture regarding order, purpose, time, and the sustaining wisdom of God within creatio…russhjelm.bsky.social·Jun 1·11 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Lights Appointed by GodA Devotional for June 1, 2026 on Genesis 1:14-15 “And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for…russhjelm.bsky.social·Jun 1·3 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Last Bus Out of WinterA Short Story Inspired by Matthew 2:13 The snow had been falling since late afternoon, thick enough now to bury the edges of the sidewalks and soften the hard outlines of the city. Nathan Reed stood b…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 31·7 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Flight Beneath the Midnight SkyA Poem Inspired by Matthew 2:13 Beneath the weight of midnight’s solemn veil,When Judah slept beneath the iron hush,There came a voice no earthly wind conveyed,A warning breathed through heaven’s hidd…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 31·5 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
Hidden GuidanceA Bible Study Reflecting on Matthew 2:13 Matthew 2:13 reads: “Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, and…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 31·12 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Flight Beneath the Sovereign HandA Devotional for May 31, 2026 on Matthew 2:13 In Matthew 2:13, the quietness of obedience becomes the pathway of divine protection. Joseph is warned in a dream to flee with Mary and the child Jesus in…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 31·3 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Last Call Before DepartureA Short Story Inspired by Luke 9:61 Ethan Reeves stared at the glowing departure board while the rain pressed against the airport windows like restless fingers. Flights blinked in red and white across…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 30·7 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Traveler Turning at the GateA Poem Inspired by Luke 9:61 A man once stood where twilight touched the hill,Where olive branches bowed beneath the breeze,And heard the solemn Christ who beckons stillThrough dust-worn roads and dar…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 30·6 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Hand Still Clinging to the PlowA Bible Study Reflecting on Luke 9:61 In Luke 9:61, another voice rises from the crowd surrounding Jesus: “Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my hous…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 30·11 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Undivided Call of ChristA Devotional for May 30 In Gospel of Luke 9:61, another man approaches Jesus with what seems like a reasonable request: “Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at h…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 30·3 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Lampstand and the Call to First LoveA Bible Study Reflecting on Revelation 2:1-7 The opening words of Revelation 2 lead the reader into the first of seven messages delivered by the risen Christ to the churches of Asia Minor. These are n…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 29·12 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
1st AD Palestinian Jews Worship Jesus as YHWH!One of the clearest evidences that Jesus was already being worshiped as YHWH by his Jewish followers in Israel and Jerusalem comes from what the Apostle Paul wrote in his first epistle to the Corinthi…Answering Islam·May 29·30 min reada16:221 Cor 12:31 Cor 11:17–34
The Hands Lifted in VainA Bible Study Reflecting on Isaiah 1:15 Isaiah 1:15 stands as one of the most sobering declarations in all of Scripture concerning the condition of worship before a holy God. The verse declares: “And …russhjelm.bsky.social·May 29·12 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
When God Redirects the JourneyA Bible Study Reflecting on Matthew 2:12 Matthew 2:12 records a brief moment in the story surrounding the birth of Jesus, yet the verse carries profound theological weight. The verse reads: “And havin…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 29·12 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Cry Heard in the Spacious PlaceA Bible Study Reflecting on Psalm 4:1 Psalm 4:1 declares, “Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.” In …russhjelm.bsky.social·May 29·11 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Mystery of the Lampstands and the Sovereign ChristA Bible Study Reflecting on Revelation 1:19-20 In the opening chapter of Revelation, the apostle John is standing on holy ground. He has been exiled to Patmos because of the word of God and the testim…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 29·12 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Burden of Empty Worship Before the Holy GodA Bible Study Reflecting on Isaiah 1:13-14 Isaiah 1:13–14 stands as one of the most piercing prophetic confrontations in all of Scripture. The Lord speaks through Isaiah to a people who remained deepl…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 28·12 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Fullness of Grace and Truth Revealed in the SonA Bible Study Reflecting on John 1:16-18 “And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. No man hath seen God a…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 28·11 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Cry for Salvation Beneath the Sovereign Hand of GodA Bible Study Reflecting on Psalm 3:7-8 “Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. Salvation belongeth un…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 28·11 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Worship of the Magi and the Revelation of the KingA Bible Study Reflecting on Matthew 2:9-11 Matthew 2:9–11 presents a quiet yet profound moment in the early life of Jesus. The narrative describes the journey of the Magi, the mysterious visitors from…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 28·13 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
Eusebius on NicaeaThe letter was written by Eusebius of Caesarea to his congregation, explaining why he and the others fully embraced and consented to the initial creedal formulation of Nicaea. In so doing, Eusebius is…Answering Islam·May 28·9 min readLetter on the Council of Nicaeaecclesiasticalfaithobliged
The Fruitful Earth Beneath the Word of GodA Bible Study Reflecting on Genesis 1:11-13 “And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the …russhjelm.bsky.social·May 28·12 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Fearless Christ Who Holds the Keys of Death and HadesA Bible Study Reflecting on Revelation 1:17-18 Revelation 1:17–18 stands among the most powerful declarations in all of Scripture concerning the victory, authority, and living presence of Jesus Christ…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 28·11 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
The Weariness of Hollow WorshipA Bible Study Reflecting on Isaiah 1:11-12 Isaiah 1:11–12 stands as one of the most piercing prophetic confrontations in all of Scripture. In these verses, the Lord speaks through Isaiah to expose the…russhjelm.bsky.social·May 27·12 min readFollowbiblechristianityfaithgod
