The Bible is replete with historical stories that can inspire us and instill wonder and even fear in a Higher-Power God that moves in the lives of real people, good and evil. This one particularly. ◊ An innocent man with coveted… Read More ›
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James: a Good and Difficult Word – Chapter 1
The 1st chapter of the Book of James is very readable and practical. So practical, however, that one can miss the whole point. ♦ I heard someone recently say that the Book of James in the New Testament was their… Read More ›
Jonah – So Judgmental and True
The Book of Jonah provides intriguing insight into the heart of God and His patience and ultimate judgment on those who would reject and deny Him. ◊ Everyone knows the story in the Bible of Jonah and the big fish… Read More ›
The Magnificent Song of Mary
The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is an interesting case of faith, surrender, devotion, and obedience. Amazing depth for one so young. ♦ Many people will be reading the Christmas story over the next couple of weeks. Most will… Read More ›
The Moses Plan
We have our plans and ideas of what we should be doing. Even what God would have us do. Ever have your plans upended? Is it possible, like Moses, our plans are short-sighted? ♦ Jeff could see all the pieces coming… Read More ›
Saints and Bumblers – All of Us
Many assume a wide gap between those we hold up to be saints or pillars of the faith and the masses. The truth is that they are fundamentally no different from any of us. ♦ There’s this natural tendency among Christians… Read More ›
Abraham – the Good Father Model
As Abraham in the Bible was the Father of the Hebrew nation, do you consider him a good model as a father? As a normal and imperfect man, I do. ♦ If you’ve been around kids and church you may have… Read More ›
What Was Jesus Thinking?
Regardless of your Easter season traditions, it’s interesting to consider the central figure of the holiday. Jesus’ behavior was significantly odd and noteworthy that week. ♦ Like many other Jews of the day, Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover,… Read More ›
Daniel’s New Year
Is your new year starting out well? Do you have troubles and challenges facing you? Hard to match the upheaval faced by a young teenager named Daniel. ♦ If you grew up going to Sunday School, you’re familiar with the popular… Read More ›
Faith and Politics – How to Mix
Though we are certainly not a theocracy, as we angst over the election of our next President/King we may gain some perspective by looking at historic Israel at a culturally similar time. ♦ Imagine one living in the mid 7th century BC… Read More ›
Habakkuk’s Question – Why?
A retrospective: an update to the very first Biblical Viewpoint post written on January 4, 2013. While evil exists and prospers and bad things happen even to good people, God is at work and in control beyond what we can… Read More ›
Armageddon. What’s the Truth?
We know it either as a cool movie about an asteroid heading toward earth or as some final epic battle supposedly prophesied in the Bible. What’s the truth about Armageddon? ♦ For a word that only appears once in the Bible… Read More ›
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