In this talk, Professor Flora Krook explains how reading can actually enhance the way we think about our faith, our lives and our relationship with God. Professor Krook is a member of High Desert URC and an assistant Professor of English and Literature at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, CA.

Our glory is found in the salvation that Christ worked for us.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 52:13-53:12

The work of Jesus Christ to be crucified and to rise from the dead interprets the Scriptures and grants us peace and courage.

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 122

Try joy in this life comes through sorrow.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 26:16-21

The good life is found as we align ourselves with the work of the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel worldwide.

Old Testament: Joel 2:28-32

We will love one another properly as we understand that we are connected to one another by the Holy Spirit.

Old Testament Lesson: Leviticus 19:17,18

Christians can only bear the fruit of Christian character through abiding in Christ.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 5:1-7

The indwelling of God calms troubled hearts.

Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Belief in heaven, the unity of the Father and the Son and the priority of the spread of the Gospel, calm the troubled heart.

Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 33:12-23

A life committed to the way of the cross enables us to love one another.

Old Testament Lesson: Leviticus 19:17, 18