Gregory the Great: A Brief Biography
Perhaps the most pivotal churchman of the early Middle Ages was Gregory the Great: a monk, diplomat, Roman, and – according to John Calvin – the last Bishop of Rome worthy of the title.
Timothy Talks: Does Jesus Know?
We know that Jesus is the divine God-man, but how can He say that He doesn’t know certain things? Why is Jesus presented in the Bible as an individual with human frailties?
Liberal Arts and the Christian
Sometimes Christians get this wrong-headed idea that there is no value to anything that is not innately spiritual. Today I’m going to try to change your mind. I believe that as Christians we should embrace the ‘liberal arts’ – the branches of knowledge ranging from mathematics to astronomy, music to aesthetics, and everything in between. Here are three reasons why.
Timothy Talks: Zechariah’s Basket Woman
One of the strangest Old Testament visions involves a woman who is thrown into the basket and then flown to a distant location. What is this story about and why is it in the Bible?
What Does It Mean to Forgive Yourself?
We hear often, today, about the need to ‘forgive yourself.’ We all have things that we are ashamed of; how do we move past these things to the abundant life that Jesus promises to His followers? Should we forgive ourselves? If so, how do you forgive yourself? What does the Bible say on this subject?
Timothy Talks: Who Is Lucifer?
The name ‘Lucifer’ comes up in the book of Isaiah, but who is he? While we often associated him with Satan, the Bible is not nearly so clear. What can we learn about this figure, and why is he important?
Is Violence Entertaining?
Is violence entertaining? Of course. Should it be? I’m not sure. Here are three conclusions that I have come to while considering violence.
Timothy Talks: Graphic Violence in Psalm 137
What is up with the graphic violence in Psalm 137? Can Christians pray vindictive prayers? Why is the psalmist asking for terrible things to happen to little children?
Three Lessons from Girolamo Savonarola
He was a stern, solemn figure. He almost defeated the Renaissance. He advocated reformation years before Martin Luther. His name was Girolamo Savonarola, and most have never heard his story.
Timothy Talks: The Strange Case of the King’s Arrows
Why does God’s prophet tell a king to do odd things with arrows, then seem to punish him when he doesn’t do it the ‘right’ way? Why is this story even included in the Biblical book of 2 Kings?
