God’s commands are designed to help us live healthy and fruitful lives. He is actually not a Cosmic Killjoy. He’s trying to guide us safely through behavioral minefields. ◊ The big bold assumption here is that the Bible is true and… Read More ›
Old Testament
Religiously Confused
Religion is a haven for confusion and misunderstanding. It’s Jesus that’s the real point of contention. What He says seems at odds with our common thinking and reality. ◊ I never went to church as a kid. I only heard about… Read More ›
Jesus and Stone Throwing
Corrupt religious and political systems have been with us a long time. If you throw stones at others, you wouldn’t want to encounter Jesus in the public square. ◊ Ever see an angry group of people rise up against another person?… Read More ›
Lessons from Ahab and Jezebel
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 ›
God and Normal People
If we even believe in God, we may think that He is only concerned about our Do’s and Don’ts and is cringing at our failures. Is that how it really works? ♦ Apart from all of creation around us, we… Read More ›
Asking a Thinking Man
Who thinks and asks the timeless questions that beg for answers already given? We all do. ♦ The Question: I asked a Thinking Man if God was true. He said, “Yes.” “How do you know?” I asked. He said, “Look around, isn’t… Read More ›
Learning to Really Study the Bible
It was fairly intense but I loved it. For the first time in my life, the Bible was starting to make sense to me. ♦ About 25 years ago I signed up for a weekly inductive Bible study class at… 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 ›
Nehemiah’s Prayer of Anguish
Here’s a Biblical model for prayer that has application for each of us today facing hurt, pain, confusion, and remorse. ◊ A man cries out in anguish and weeps. He mourns for days. He’s received news that fellow citizens are still… 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 ›
Proverbs 3 – Wisdom and Well-Being
The 3rd chapter of Proverbs highlights true wisdom’s impact on our practical lives. Who wouldn’t want this? ♦ This chapter of Proverbs contains many people’s favorite scripture verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all… Read More ›
Proverbs 2 – The Reward of Wisdom
The 2nd chapter of Proverbs continues on the theme of wisdom. But what do we really receive from wisdom? What is applied wisdom? ♦ The world teaches us much about Wisdom, or at least the concept of it. Wisdom runs the gamut… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 