In Tolkien’s works, one of the constant themes throughout the story is seen in the hobbits. They are small, insignificant. They have none amongst the ranks of great heroes or thinkers. Yet, it is a small band of hobbits that successfully bring the Ring to the fires of Mt. Doom, and save the free peoples…
Posts by Sam Miller
The Lord Jesus Christ said “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” in John 14:6. Far too often we brush past this, not thinking what Christ is actually saying here. Is He saying that if we trust in Him, we will be saved? That He is the only Way to heaven? That He…
“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements – surely, you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? Or what were its bases sunk, or who laid the cornerstone, when the mornings stars sang together, and all the sons of God…
“A bruised reed He will not break, And a faintly burning wick He will not quench He will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be discouraged Till He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands wait for His law.” – Isaiah 42:1-4 This lesser-known passage from the prophets depicts…
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes…
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. – Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how…
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” – Matthew 5:9 The word “pax” in Latin means peace. In the English language, we get the word “to pacify” or “pacifist” from it. Yet when Christ speaks of those who are “peacemakers” here, he does not mean those who are passive or…
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” – Matthew 5:7 Mercy is the mark of a good man. Such has been said for thousands of years, and such is true. Man’s nature is to seek vengeance, to seek to be the one to deal out death and judgement. Yet our Lord is the…
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 These Beatitudes, these “blessed are those who…” sayings are perhaps the harder part of the Sermon on the Mount to interpret. They seem almost cryptic, like proverbs or saying that take a bit of pondering. Of course, in one sense that is what…
The Roman Empire is perhaps the most famous empire in human history. It was not nearly the most massive (its two million square miles doesn’t even stand up to America’s four million), nor could it boast the greatest wealth, or military prowess, or population. Yet to historians, Rome dominates the stage because she lasted. Over…