The Fall
I recently heard a Christmas sermon which purported to offer a broad overview of the Biblical story leading up to Jesus. Unfortunately, this sermon was flawed in ways which are…
An Unexpected Ally
King David is a towering figure in the Old Testament. His story is told in the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. The writers of scripture regarded David as the…
Bad Tenants
The theme of fruitfulness is found throughout the scriptures. Isaiah chapter 5 tells the story of a landowner who carefully cultivated a vineyard, anticipating a rich harvest of good grapes.…
The Scroll
Of all the books in the world, the Bible is one of the most difficult. Even a passing knowledge of church history reveals that even professing Christians have often disagreed…
Do This and You Will Live
Simone Biles was recently named Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated magazine. At the 2024 Paris Olympic games, Biles led the US gymnastics team to victory while also securing…
Elections & Consequences
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that a Presidential election is rapidly approaching. Many Americans are no doubt worn out by the relentless political ads. Most Christians…
The Children of Abraham
We've recently examined the life of Abraham, the Patriarch of Israel. The promises God made to Abraham are foundational for Christianity. The Almighty pledged to bless Abraham and through his…
The Stench of Death
On Saturday October 7th, the world looked on in shock & dismay when Palestinian Hamas terrorists based in the Gaza Strip launched a series of barbaric attacks in southern Israel.…
The King of Israel & the Rescue of the World
Last week we learned that when the first Christians went out into the world to proclaim the message about Jesus, there was one thing above all else that they said:…
The Myth of the Pharisees
Anyone with even a passing familiarity of the Bible has heard about the Pharisees. This group is mentioned dozens of times in the New Testament. They were often bitter opponents…