Personal Reflections
Jesus’ earthly ministry was remarkably brief, barely three years long. Yet in those three years, as must have been true in His earlier life, He spent a great amount of time in prayer. The Gospels report that Jesus habitually rose early in the … [Read more] about God’s Social Media: Prayer—Part 2
My wife and I took our daughter to college for the first time in August 2013. She attends school in Wisconsin, 1,700 miles away from home. It's the first time we've been separated by such a long distance, even residing in different time zones. She is … [Read more] about God’s Social Media: Prayer—Part 1
The classic Biblical definition of "Faith" is found in Hebrews 11:1–3, which says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the … [Read more] about What is the Opposite of Faith?
One of Jesus' most will-known messages, found in Matthew 5 and Luke 6, is commonly referred to as the Sermon on the Mount. A portion of that message, known as the Beatitudes, is found in Matthew 5:3–12 and Luke 6:20–23. The term "beatitude" does not … [Read more] about Blessed Are They…
Under the law, when a widow requested a next of kin to perform the role of kinsman-redeemer, he was never forced to comply. He had to do it voluntarily. In fact, there were only three conditions that had to be met: He had to be qualified as a … [Read more] about When Can’t Means Won’t—Conclusion
True to his word, Boaz went to the city gate to find the closer kinsman and discuss the situation with him. In biblical times, city gates were central places of commerce and legal activity, as well as being part of a city’s protection against … [Read more] about When Can’t Means Won’t—Part 4