Six Reasons to Interpret Canticles Allegorically
The Canticles, or Song of Solomon, is often overlooked. Sometimes it is difficult to draw spiritual lessons from a book that focuses so much on apparently human love. Here are six reasons to view the book less as a description…
The Importance of Art in a Biblical Worldview
Today I am excited to have a guest post from my sister, Amy. With her interest in art and creativity, she has a great perspective on the importance of art in a Biblical worldview. Be sure to check out her…
A Summary of Peter’s Life
Fishing Simon, son of Jonas and resident of Bethsaida, was a fisher with his brother Andrew. Simon encountered Jesus when his brother claimed to find the Messiah. When they were introduced, Jesus renamed him ‘Cephas’ (‘rock’ or ‘stone’ in Hebrew)…
Three Questions for Candidates
Is your candidate up for some tough questions? As Super Tuesday looms, I’d like to suggest three questions to ask about your ‘favorite’ candidate. [By the way, check out the end of this post for an opportunity to get more entries…
The Question
He seemed unstoppable. Every question was answered perfectly. Try as they might, the ultra-strict, highly educated Jewish Pharisees were unable to trap Jesus. No theological question seemed too difficult for Him. Every answer demonstrated wisdom, revealing their own ignorance to…
History: The Neglected Subject
“I like study hall and gym. In study hall, I can sleep and in gym, I get to play games. Every other subject is useless info that I will never use.” These are the words of a teenager who was…
Paul at Athens
Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols. Therefore, he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the…
Brackets in the Bible: Discerning Scholarship or Spiritual Surrender?
72% of Americans do not believe that the Bible is the literal word of God, or should be treated as such. Even 22% of so-called Evangelicals would disagree that the Bible is 100% accurate. Even as textual criticism grows and fabulous…
God’s Holy Temple
Ephesus in the first century was the sprawling capital of the province of Asia. Situated in fertile lands with a mild climate, over 250,000 inhabitants populated the region. The city was the second largest in the Roman Empire, filled with…
Infographic: Reading in America
In light of the decline in America’s reading culture, Christians need to reconsider their approach to evangelism. This infographic presents the shocking reality.
