Bible 101
Want to learn more about the Bible? about God? about Jesus? Dig into these resources for the basics.
“Sacrament”: Not in the Bible?
Thanks to the capital of California everybody knows this word, though it’s not found in the Bible. But it is another example of valuable…
Degrees of punishment
Not everyone believes that there will be a judgment day. Their disbelief will not make it disappear, of course. That day will come without…
Karma Christianity
Here’s a little quiz for you. True or false? You get good things from God by being good. Sometimes God will cause you to…
Two lies and a truth
There is a game played at team-building events and slumber parties alike called Two Truths and a Lie. The idea is to learn more…
Child champion: Little Samuel
A woman named Hannah, living in the tribal territory of Ephraim in the 11th century b.c., had a tough life. Not only was she…
Why did God create hell?
The 20th century was the epoch of evil. Yes, it was also a time of great advancement in technology and medicine. Yet even those…
Your sins are not like coffee grounds
It was 5:20 A.M. I was pulling out the coffeepot to pour my first cup when things went tragically awry. (I use the word…
Less me, more Jesus
His conception and birth were swathed in drama and miracles. He burst onto the scene at age 30, just like his famous relative Jesus,…
If there’s no Easter, there’s no Christianity
According to Christianity, Easter is everything. As the apostle Paul says, “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is…
Martha’s mistake
I think it’s time someone speaks up for Martha. For too long she’s been maligned in Sunday school lessons and sermons for being some…
To forgive or not to forgive: A case study
Two men. One an Old Testament prophet, chosen by God to preach repentance and mercy to a tough crowd. One a New Testament believer,…
What’s judgment day going to be like?
It pleases God to keep the veil drawn on what the end of time and life in heaven will be like. Mostly. Even though…