Bible 101
Want to learn more about the Bible? about God? about Jesus? Dig into these resources for the basics.
Magnificat: They will call me blessed
A magnifying glass makes things look really big, and a magnificent event is huge fun. The title of the virgin Mary’s poetic outburst of…
Light a candle for joy
We don’t need candles for illumination in our home; so when one is burning, it means “something’s up.” If my wife comes home and…
Satisfaction guaranteed
Customer churn. That’s the term for when clients defect from a company that hasn’t delivered on its promises. Companies know that today’s customers expect…
Where else would we go?
It was a roller coaster week for Jesus. “A large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs.” These were hungry people who…
RSVP your wedding invitation
The English language apparently is inadequate for all of life’s situations. You have to learn some Italian to play the piano (Allegro! Andante!), German…
3 words that will change your Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a spiritually dangerous time of year. Why? Because this is a season when many of us put our joy, happiness, peace, and…
Clear authority
All believers are royal priests of God with a personal ministry to share the gospel with people in their lives. But not all believers…
Really, Jesus? Be perfect?
One of people’s favorite ways of shucking off responsibility for their weaknesses and misdeeds goes like this: “Hey, I’m not perfect, y’know.” That excuse…
The grand reunion
I’m kind of glad that I didn’t live in Bible times. I sure do look up to the heroes of our faith—Abraham, Moses, Samuel,…
Revelation benediction #7: Your clothes are clean
So many different tribes of people on earth; so many different languages; so many different cultures, histories, and achievements; so many different nations. But…
Revelation benediction #6: The Bible is a big deal
Procrastinators have a way of pretending that the day of accountability will never come. Students know that there will be final exams but can’t…
Revelation benediction #5: You’re immortal
Pretty much everybody knows what it’s like to be mocked, shamed, humiliated, and ridiculed. Sometimes those things come because of your faith. Persecution of…