A question came wondering if there could be a sin so evil and heinous that it would be an unforgivable sin? Would God consider it impossible to forgive? This deep and thoughtful question haunted people through the centuries. The wonders and implications of the quandary […]
Today’s lengthy slow and steady drizzle of raindrops seemed more than appropriate. Music lost a legend this past weekend. He was a five-time Grammy award winner and a member of music’s Hall of Fame. His recordings hit the top ten charts 26 times and sold […]
Several years ago, I taught a series of Bible study lessons called “Doctrines of Contention” with my friend Dan Hamm. The lessons attempted to explain why there are so many variants within the Christian faith. The premise I operated under assumed that most change in […]
“The Trumpet of Jesus” – the name stirs several images, doesn’t it? My sister and I were texting yesterday about some changes I was making to my website. In the course of our conversation, she mentioned she met someone that we had both gone to […]
The other day, I received an email asking for some clarification on the meaning and teaching of one of Jesus’ parables about new wine skins. Let’s take a look at the letter, then we will discuss Jesus’ general usage of parables, the context and setting […]
Are there times in the Bible when you so identify with the characters and the situation that you can almost imagine yourself in the scene? About a month before Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, a close knit family of three siblings experience pain and grief up […]
We are starting a small group study in the book of Philippians. Philippians is a book of joy and grace. If I were writing a commentary on the book, I would probably title the work, “Faith Makes My Heart Smile.” You can study by talking […]
From time to time, I have taught classes prompted by questions asked by members of the class. Some teachers cringe at that style of teaching. The teacher can’t “prepare” for class ahead of time. The teaching content – even how to glorify God – provides […]