Paul’s Advice on Spiritual Gifts to the Corinthian Church
Paul's instructions to the Corinthians on their use of spiritual gifts is surprising given their dysfunctional application of Spirit ministry.
Kings, Priests, and Prophets in the Old Testament
What would our local communities look like if every officer of our government played by the same rules, and those rules were God’s rules?
What Jesus Was Doing When He Recited Psalm 22 from the Cross
God has promised to weave every thread of our life experience into the tapestry of his plan.
Sacred Space and God’s Character in Ancient Israel
I find the nature of sacred space in the ancient world fascinating. In his classic work Ancient Israel: Its Life and Institutions, the exceptional...
Three Distractions of the Deceiver for Christians
Rather than pursuing the purpose for which he was created, Satan tried to divert Jesus to pursue pleasure for its own sake—and he does the same with us.
The Blessings of that Upward Gaze
In times of uncertainty and doubt, where do we focus our gaze? Do we look to God?
The Significance of the Samaritan Woman at the Well
The villagers received salvation because this woman had the courage to preach.
Lessons from the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids
Preparing for the return of Christ involves sharing the gospel and helping those in need.
The Woman Who Held Nothing Back
We must recognize that nothing we have is our own. It belongs to God and should be used in accordance with God’s will.
Women at the Beginning: Elizabeth’s Faith
Sometimes faith takes a long time to prove true. This is often the case with many faith examples in the Bible.
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