Once upon a time, there was a mighty king who ruled over much of the known world. His dominion extended to the most distant parts of the earth. The king…
One of the most wonderful aspects of the Christian worldview is the hope that it generates for the future. No matter how difficult or painful life gets, Christians can hold…
Wernher von Braun is a complex and intriguing historical figure. He was a German engineer who became a central figure in the advance of rocket technology, first in Nazi Germany…
The ancient Jews believed that their God was the creator of all the earth. So even though the world was full of evil and injustice, they never wavered in their…
For over a thousand years, God made it very clear to the people of Israel that those who do what is right will ultimately find life and blessing while those…
The book of Psalms is one of the most beloved portions of the scriptures, no doubt because these works resonate so deeply with the human condition. For thousands of years,…
Two weeks ago, we explored the theme of royalty in the Bible. We discovered that human beings were created in order to exercise God's sovereignty over the world. Through proper…
This past weekend the United Kingdom celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Elizabeth began her reign on February…
Dwight Moody was one of the great evangelists of the 19th century. Born in 1837 in Northfield, Massachusetts, Moody left the family farm at 17 years of age and began…
One of my all-time favorite movies is Planes, Trains and Automobiles. This 1987 comedy follows the adventures of two businessmen trying to get home to Chicago for the Thanksgiving holiday.…