One of my preaching profs would remind us regularly that “landing the plane” was one of the most important aspects of preaching. In other words, know when and how to end it. I’ve now spent over 15,000 words, a third of my overall thesis, making a case against the hierarchist’s claims about creation. It’s time […]
My first memory of the concept of “the battle of the sexes” was the tennis match between Women’s Tennis champion, Billie Jean King, and retired tennis star, Bobby Riggs. It was 1973 at the Houston Astrodome and ninety million watched it worldwide. Billie Jean won in three sets. The pre-match buildup was far more entertaining […]
My granddaughter told me that her Barbie dollhouse has a place to park a vehicle and that her Barbie needs a vehicle. I didn’t catch the hint because I was distracted by the fact that at the age of six, she used the word, “vehicle,” instead of “car.” She’s growing up and I don’t like […]
The role of women in the church is an issue that concerns many Christians, especially in the Evangelical world. While most mainline Protestant churches settled this issue years ago, most evangelical churches are only beginning to wrestle with what the Scriptures reveal, and how to apply it in the twenty-first century. [1] The Debate […]
Life can be a bit of a roller coaster at times. There may be seasons of stability – times when everything seems to be running smoothly – but, those seasons are always interrupted by the natural bend of life toward chaos and disruption. Here’s a 31-day Scripture reading plan specifically for those months that you […]
Studying is something human beings do instinctively. It’s the very first spiritual discipline we ever engage in. From the time of our birth – as soon as we can open our eyes – we begin to study the world around us. The Bible commands us to study. What are the essential components of this fundamental […]
There is quite a cast of characters in the Christmas story. The baby Jesus, although he never says a word, is always center stage while the cast of characters enter, play their role, and exit just as quickly as they entered. Each character adds something to the story. Each one teaches us an important lesson. […]
Christians have always struggled with interpreting the Bible. Most of Jesus’ arguments with the religious leaders of his day were over how to interpret the Bible (Torah). The way we approach the Bible will inevitably impact our conclusions. Here are four general observations about some common mistakes people make when trying to understand the Bible. […]
Jesus was a man on a mission. His ultimate mission was to die for our sins. But in order to accomplish that task, there were a few things he had to do on a consistent basis. These smaller goals were the tools he needed to accomplish his overall mission. What can we learn from Jesus’ […]
Saturday is a day of mystery. Jesus’ body was placed hastily in a borrowed tomb — a cave. All we know for certain is that Jesus is dead. But, on the cross, he committed his spirit to the Father. So, what’s happening with Jesus’ spirit? Where is Jesus on Saturday? What, if anything, is he […]
