Posts tagged “Bible History”
Heroes need the Word too
Mental cloudiness is the curse of every human being. Until we get to heaven and finally see, hear, and understand everything clearly, we squint…
Hope From Israel: With and For Jesus
Pastor Mike was in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the entire fifth series of Pastor Mike’s Israel devotions from this past week, as he helps us see how Jesus is part of our everyday lives.
Do People Know You’re a Christian?
Letting your light shine isn’t just about the amazing things you do. It’s so much more. Pastor Mike was in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here where Jesus gave his famous Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Mike reminds us about our role to shine.
You’ll Never Be in the Dark
No matter what happens in this world or the challenges you’re facing in your life, you don’t have to be in the dark. Pastor Mike was in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at the ancient synagogue in Magdala in Galilee, Pastor Mike reminds us about the Light of the world.
A proper lament
My teenage son recently joined the ranks of those who can be given the moniker “Brace Face”—the world of orthodontia. This is a painful…
Hey, friend, it’ll be alright
I was streaming a playlist when a phrase I’d heard a million times hit me like a cool breeze on a hot day. And…
Bad apples: Solomon
Born to comfort and privilege, Solomon led what we might consider a charmed life. His warlike father, King David, had conquered all of the…
Bad apples: Abraham
Okay, Okay—how on earth does the great patriarch Abraham make a “bad apples” list? He was chosen by God to found a nation of…
Bad apples: Judah and Tamar
Judah, Abraham’s great-grandson, was a prince in the growing Israelite community. Fourth son of the patriarch Jacob, he had wealth and standing. But his…
Bad apples: King Manasseh
King Manasseh was one of the baddest apples ever to disgrace the Israelite barrel. He practiced things like sorcery, divination, witchcraft, consulted mediums, and…
Bad apples: Rahab
You have probably heard the old saying about the risk of having even one bad apple in the apple barrel—just one rotten apple can…
Science and spirituality
Recently, Americans celebrated the 50th anniversary of humankind’s first ever steps on the moon. The year 1969 marked one of science’s greatest achievements. Maybe…