Why We Feel Disconnected from History
When I was a child, I remember how I felt disconnected from history. Even then, I loved the subject: I was fascinated by ancient times and faraway places. Still, I couldn’t get past the feeling that I was disconnected from…
Three Defining Elements of Ancient Hebrew Faith
This short excerpt, from “Ancient Israel: Its Life and Institutions” does a good job of summarizing the most defining elements of Old Testament faith – and what separated it from the religions of surrounding peoples. (1) The Israelites worshipped a…
Stop Telling People They Aren’t Perfect
For too long, we’ve been telling people, ‘you need to admit that you’re a sinner. You’re not perfect.’ It’s time to stop.
Don’t Just Tweet Your Proverbs: Lessons from Solomon (Guest Post: Elliff)
I don’t quite understand it. Everyone knows that King Solomon was the wisest man in the Old Testament. Yet, he had the most precipitous moral freefall of all the kings. The early Solomon loved God. “Now Solomon loved the Lord”…
Psalm of Sovereignty (Psalm 97)
(1) O earth, rejoice! Above the mass of lands,The scepter’s held by Yahweh’s steady hands:(2) His throne is hid by swirling mists and haze,While justice forms the bedrock of his ways.(3) A blazing fire goes before his path,Consumes his foes,…
Eyes of Faith: How Jesus Viewed the World
One of the most interesting aspects of Jesus’ character was his extreme spiritual-mindedness.
“The Sacrifice” – Selections from Herbert’s Poem
George Herbert’s poem “The Sacrifice” is well worth your time, filled with deep and thought-provoking considerations about Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Here are a few selections from my favorite verses. OH all ye, who passe by, whose eyes and…
The Process of Crucifixion
Jesus of Nazareth was crucified on a wooden cross, like one of the lowest criminals of his day. As Paul said, he humbled himself ‘to the point of death, even death on a cross’ (Philippians 2:8).
The Twelve Disciples of Jesus Christ
The Gospels record that Jesus chose twelve disciples to follow him and learn from him. We know much about some of these men, while others remain obscure. Here are twelve men who changed the world: Simon – The most prominent…
The Marriage at Cana: Entrusting Our Problems to Jesus
The stresses, frustrations, and anxieties of your life are there for a reason. God gives them to you so that you would learn to entrust them to Jesus and have faith in his care for you. It’s a lesson that…
