Posts tagged “Bible History”
How I came to (a deeper) faith in Jesus
I inherited Christianity. That is to say, I was raised in a Christian household, went to Sunday worship, and attended Christian schools. My life…
Truth and consequences
Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “My kingdom is…
Farewell Moses
Among the most poignant stories in the Bible are those dealing with the last days of great leaders. No leader loomed larger than Moses…
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,…
Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about humanity?
People are really frustrated with each other right now. There’s no shortage of issues on political, cultural, and personal life levels that can leave…
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…
It’s great to be Jewish
Jewish people have suffered from anti-Semitism for thousands of years. Satan must have a bitter and permanent grudge against the nation that gave the…
Miracles are easy for God
In some ways, bringing water to arid Southern California is one of America’s greatest engineering achievements. Over the course of many decades, government entities…
Seven things I learned from the Magi
On January 6, Christians celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord. The account of the Magi following the star to visit Jesus with gifts of…
Is the story of Christ just another conspiracy?
Conspiracy theories are on the rise. You can tell by just listening to people in your own family. In fact, you might have already…
God’s secret agents are everywhere
God has an army of human servants who do his will and do their part to carry out his agenda. We usually assume that…
Rest for the weary
The year 2020 has been wearisome. I don’t know that I’ve gotten more or less sleep, but politics and the pandemic have left me…